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

Jessica Gabriel’s Ujah on Absorbing the Interiority of Characters

Unlike Abraham, young Jessica wasn’t aware of the “promise” that moving from state to state held until she started acting in Nollywood.

Seyi Lasisi

5 months ago

Cinema as Time Capsule : A Retrospective Review of Adeyemi Afolayan’s “Iya Ni Wura”

In 1966, Nigerian filmmaker and theatre producer, Adeyemi “Ade Love” Afolayan joined Moses “Baba Sala” Olaiya’s drama troupe, The Alawada Theatre Group. It was a five-year mentorship phase that evolved into a creative partnership when Ade Love directed Olaiya’s Mosebolatan in 1986. The film, which represents a definitive project of their professional relationships, was a […]

Seyi Lasisi

6 months ago

How Do We Hold Famous People Accountable In Nigeria?

Nigeria’s social media scene is the fastest growing on the continent. Nigerians, like their global counterparts, have built digital empires, made money online, shared their artistic endeavours and reached wide audiences on several platforms. They start conversations, set trends, build communities, teach, market, collaborate, tell stories, highlight culture, support people, entertain, try out new ideas, […]

Mariam Ahmed

6 months ago

Liner Notes on Homecoming ‘26: Is The Nigerian Underground Ready?

Review the footage. From Luwa. mp4 to Champz and others on the Homecoming bill, the silhouette of the UG package was not at all enticing.

John Eriomala

6 months ago

Has Nollywood Outgrown the Open Casting Call?

On March 6, 2026, Nigerian filmmaker and one of the dominating presences in Nollywood YouTube productions, Ruth Kadiri, held a physical open audition in Lagos. This open audition attracted, as anticipated, a slew of eager Nigerians passionate to enter the film industry. In one of the multiple videos captured from the open audition, what was […]

Seyi Lasisi

6 months ago

The Foreign Policy of Yusuf Maitama Tuggar

When not held to scrutiny, Amb. Tuggar can easily lead anyone to believe that he outlined a solid framework or policy for the country on the international stage.

Favour Bamijoko

6 months ago