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Explainers, analyses, and essays on government policies, and political trends and movements around the continent

“Starrgirl”: Ayra Starr Trades Becoming for Being

In Starrgirl, Ayra Starr does not ask you to reconsider Ayra Starr. She assumes you already know who she is and expects you to keep up. The title alone sends listeners a message before they press play. Her first two records were titled around age — 19 & Dangerous introduced a fearless, fast-talking teenager; The […]

Anjola Akinmade

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4 days ago

“Starrgirl”: Ayra Starr Trades Becoming for Being

Nigerian Lives: 5 Nigerians Talk About Addictions

Addictions are far more complex than many realize. Merriam-Webster defines an addiction  as a “compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms.” Contrary to what many people think, addictive behaviors can extend to other aspects of modern life, […]

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2 years ago

Nigerian Lives: 5 Nigerians Talk About Addictions

Blown Boy: Ruger Is Betting On Himself For Global Takeover

In 2022, Ruger hit mainstream success with his hit single, Girlfriend. After its release, the track grew among TikTok users in Nigeria and across the world, and it soon became the latest sound-propelling dance challenge on the shot video app. His virality in the short video follows Ckay’s success on the platform in 2021.   A […]

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2 years ago

Blown Boy: Ruger Is Betting On Himself For Global Takeover

Telling African stories through African spaces, Bheki Dube is revolutionising inner-city African hospitality

   by Phendu Kuta, bird story agency Situated in the creative hub of Maboneng and capturing Johannesburg’s vibrant urban culture with its bike-friendly outdoor spaces, a pool, a bar, a rooftop and a spacious common area for creative and engaging experiences, it would seem only fitting that Curiocity Joburg, the flagship hotel for Curiocity Africa […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

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2 years ago

Telling African stories through African spaces, Bheki Dube is revolutionising inner-city African hospitality

You Don Chow?

In 30 years, when people think of Chowdeck, it won’t be Femi Aluko, the founder, or the many investors who have just offered the platform $2.5 million in seed funding that will be remembered. What will truly be etched in memory are its witty copy, dedication to serving customers and riders alike, the free deliveries, […]

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2 years ago

You Don Chow?
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