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Is West Africa the new Proxy Location for the Russian-Ukrainian War?

Before the war, Ukraine had little interest in Africa, no mercenaries to deploy, mining concessions to offer, or decades-long footprint on the continent. What it had was a war to fight and an enemy to bleed, wherever that enemy could be found. When Russian forces began embedding across the Sahel, propping up juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, Kyiv saw an opportunity.

Zainab Nasreen Muhammad

3 months ago

Nigeria Travel Guide for Americans: Costs, Hotels & Top Sights

Nigeria rarely makes the top of the list when Americans are planning their next international trip. West Africa’s most populous country is a truly rewarding travel destination. The culture is unique, and the exchange rate makes the country very affordable to experience. In this guide, we share what you need to know before you go. […]

Amber Asuni

3 months ago

Sex Diaries: I Enjoy Watching People Have Sex

I know who I am: a voyeur.

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

3 months ago

Do Nigerians Hate Criticism?

Nigerians do not necessarily hate criticism itself, what often triggers resistance is being criticised. Cultural norms and social dynamics shape how people react to criticism. The result is a society where feedback is frequently interpreted as disrespect, disagreement feels personal, people settle for the bare minimum, and many avoid speaking up because of backlash.

Zainab Nasreen Muhammad

3 months ago

Fiyin Gambo’s “The Other Side of the Bridge” Gets Handicapped by Bland and Convoluted Writing

If you have seen Ryan Coogler’s Creed or its promotional content prior to watching Fiyin Gambo’s The Other Side of the Bridge, there’s an unmistakable sense of familiarity that lingers throughout the film. From the choice of sport, characters’ choices, and motivation (mostly that of Femi (Demi Banwo), the kinship is undeniable. The film, however, […]

Seyi Lasisi

3 months ago

Tife Sonaike is Reimagining Nollywood Posters through His “Nollywood Reimagined” Series

In March 2026, Nigerian visual artist, Tife Sonaike, started a visual series tagged Nollywood Reimagined where he focuses on creating new, alternative, and art-inclined posters for selected Old Nollywood films. The series has produced reimagined posters of Teco Benson’s State of Emergency, Tade Ogidan’s Diamond Ring, Gbenga Adewusi’s Lepa Shandy, and Lancelot Oduwa Imaseun’s Issakaba. […]

Seyi Lasisi

3 months ago