Feature Archives

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.

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

1 month 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 […]

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.

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

4 months ago

As Told By Ada: It’s Weird With My Brother

My parents, especially my mother, were very particular about the way I carried myself, the decisions I made

Naomi Ezenwa

5 months ago

Is Ghana Africa’s New Soft Power Base?

This decade has been marked by a cat-race amongst sub-Saharan African countries, and particularly West African countries, to leave a mark for themselves on the international scene. However, only a few can match Ghana’s strides in this quest, as the country, ever so often, outpaces others in pursuit of a human-centred foreign policy. During his […]

Favour Bamijoko

5 months ago

Aanu Adeoye Thinks We Should All Know Less About Each Other

Aanu Adeoye is a journalist at a major newspaper and author working on his debut nonfiction book about Africa’s emerging geopolitics. Here, he takes us through his use of the internet as both a tool for work and a distraction to be avoided. Who are you? What do you do? Who am I? What a […]

Oluwamayowa Idowu

5 months ago

Lagos Leather Fair Announces 9th Edition with Theme “Beyond the Hide”

The Lagos Leather Fair (LLF), Africa’s leading platform dedicated to the leather value chain, will host its 9th edition from June 27 to 28, 2026, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) in Victoria Island, Lagos, with an exclusive VIP opening scheduled for June 26. This year’s edition, themed “Beyond the Hide,” marks a significant […]

Mariam Ahmed

5 months ago

Becoming, Again and Again: Beverly Osu on Growth, Presence and Purpose

For over a decade, Beverly Osu has lived in the public eye, navigating scrutiny, reinvention, and the quiet work of finding her place in a fast paced industry. From her early visibility on reality television to a career shaped by emotionally demanding roles and a growing commitment to mental health advocacy, her journey has unfolded […]

Naomi Ezenwa

5 months ago

On Botswana’s Decriminalisation of Same-Sex Relations and the Long Walk to Freedom For LGBTQ+ Africans

Celebrating this landmark decision is as much a breath of fresh air as it is a reminder of the conditions LGBTQ+ persons face in other African countries.

John Eriomala

5 months ago

Keepaza Launches Payment Identity Platform for Nigerians

Keepaza, a Nigerian payment identity platform founded by Akindele Liasu, is introducing a new way for individuals and businesses to receive payments without sharing sensitive financial details across informal channels. The payment identity platform reflects a deliberate decision to create infrastructure within Nigeria that reflects the realities of Nigerian commerce, where transactions often happen quickly, […]

Mariam Ahmed

5 months ago