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

Faridah Folawiyo’s Year of Yes

A recurring theme in Folawiyo’s discussion of her work is accessibility, not as a marketing term but as something closer to a personal correction.

Anjola Akinmade

3 months ago

Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, The Custodian of Action and Nollywood’s Voice of Reason

Nollywood actor Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, who has died aged 66 of an unnamed cancer, inspired Nigerian film audiences and industry practitioners with his commanding performances and recorded goodwill. The actor who has stayed away from mainstream attention and conversation was the face of recent conversation after one of his daughters posted a video detailing the […]

Seyi Lasisi

3 months ago

“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

3 months ago

Mid-Year Review: The 10 Best Nigerian Songs of 2026

In the spirit of culture curation, Culture Custodian has put together a list of the best songs of 2026, so far.

John Eriomala

4 months ago

What Exactly Is All This Sex Doing in Blood Sisters?

Blood Sisters Understands That Sex Can Tell a Story. It Just Doesn’t Always Know What Story It’s Telling.

Naomi Ezenwa

5 months ago

Big Tech This Week Goes Even Bigger

At the launch of EbonyLife Place in London on October 8, 2026, Mo Abudu was joined by an unexpected figure: Olugbenga “GB” Agboola, the founder and CEO of Flutterwave. His presence reflects a wider shift in Nigeria’s cultural scene, where technology entrepreneurs are becoming increasingly visible as patrons of the arts. Paystack co-founder Shola Akinlade’s […]

Anjola Akinmade

3 weeks ago

“Lagos Life”: The Anatomy of The Cultural Phenomenon

Lagos Life has turned out to be a surprisingly effective classroom for money.

Anjola Akinmade

3 weeks ago

Teledalase’s Vision of Resistance and Depth Over Palatability in Promoting Yoruba Culture

“I want people to be uncomfortable with the planet and the structures our children live in.”

John Eriomala

3 weeks ago

Dear Artist, Congratulations on Evolving into ‘Mid’

That your music reflects who you currently are doesn’t translate to improved tastefulness.

John Eriomala

4 weeks ago

This Wind of AI Accusations Blowing Across the Atlantic

BIPOC writers across the diaspora are left holding up ramparts in preparation for the next wave of accusations.

John Eriomala

4 weeks ago

Seyi Makinde and the Making of a Fourth Force

Makinde enters with a lower national profile, a smaller party apparatus and the unenviable task of persuading voters that he is a first choice rather than a protest vote against the other three.

Zainab Nasreen Muhammad

1 month ago