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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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1 month ago

“Starrgirl”: Ayra Starr Trades Becoming for Being

What Happened in 2016?

The hashtag #2026IsTheNew2016 is trending, and for good reason. What began as a casual prompt to spark nostalgia quickly became an excavation of cultural memory. Playlists resurfaced, memes circulated again, decade-old photos reappeared, and debates ignited over who dominated Nigerian Twitter, which songs soundtracked our lives, and what films people actually showed up to watch. […]

Shalom Tewobola

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8 months ago

What Happened in 2016?

How to Waste a Population of 200 Million Footballers

When Morocco’s King Mohammed VI commissioned the $10 billion stadium construction program that hosted the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, he understood what many African politicians miss: winning tournaments transforms political capital. In an election year, Nigerian leaders seeking high office might note that Morocco’s investment didn’t just host tournaments; it announced Morocco as […]

Afolabi Adekaiyaoja

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8 months ago

How to Waste a Population of 200 Million Footballers

From Lagos to Nairobi: The Guestlist Party Takes Its Global Formation East

Ikuku and leading nightlife platform The Guestlist Party are set to expand their global footprint with a highly anticipated debut in Kenya, marking a major moment for African nightlife culture. Following a run of successful showcases across Abuja, Cape Town, and Lagos, the collaboration now turns its focus to East Africa — bringing together some […]

Naomi Ezenwa

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8 months ago

From Lagos to Nairobi: The Guestlist Party Takes Its Global Formation East

GUESS Opens First Physical Store in Nigeria with Strategic Retail Partner Persianas Retail Limited (PRL)

Persianas Retail Limited (PRL), GUESS Inc.’s exclusive retail partner in Nigeria and a leading fashion, sports, and lifestyle retailer, is proud to announce the opening of the first GUESS physical store in Nigeria. The launch represents a significant milestone in GUESS’ global expansion strategy and reinforces Nigeria’s growing importance within the international fashion and lifestyle […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

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8 months ago

GUESS Opens First Physical Store in Nigeria with Strategic Retail Partner Persianas Retail Limited (PRL)

How 2016 Reshaped The Sound and Ambitions of Afrobeats

Days into 2026, quips about 2026 being the new 2016 began to circulate on social media. In a sense, this gestured at Gen Z’s relentless penchant for nostalgia, a phenomenon that’s as palpable in the music of the day as it is in fashion. It also doubles as a pun, or a meme, if you […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

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8 months ago

How 2016 Reshaped The Sound and Ambitions of Afrobeats

Kachi Benson is All About Making Impact With His Documentaries

On February 27, 2026, Nigerian documentary filmmaker Kachi Benson will release his latest film, Mothers of Chibok, in cinemas across the country, an uncommon move within Nollywood, where theatrical releases are typically dominated by fiction and comedy-driven titles. Benson, Nigeria’s first Emmy Award winner, is bringing a feature-length documentary to the big screen at a […]

Shalom Tewobola

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8 months ago

Kachi Benson is All About Making Impact With His Documentaries

Sundance 2026: Olive Nwosu’s “Lady” is Calling for a Revolution

One of what Olive Nwosu’s Lady gets right is this: Nigeria is overripe for a revolution. In Nwosu’s directorial feature debut, the eponymous character (played by Jessica Gabriel’s Ujah) carries a quiet, heavy burden that mirrors the national mood. This mixture of resilience and silence will, through the course of the film, be stretched thin. […]

Seyi Lasisi

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8 months ago

Sundance 2026: Olive Nwosu’s “Lady” is Calling for a Revolution

“Delicious or Disaster” or the Death of Nigerian Excellence

Nigerian content creation is having a moment. From Nollywood’s global expansion to the explosion of digital creators commanding international audiences, the country’s creative economy is thriving. Food content, in particular, has found a devoted following, cooking channels showcasing traditional recipes, culinary entrepreneurs building empires online. It’s within this landscape that Delicious or Disaster, created by […]

Shalom Tewobola

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8 months ago

“Delicious or Disaster” or the Death of Nigerian Excellence
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