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“5ive” Is Davido’s Happiest Album Yet — and That’s Enough

To open 5ive, the poet Alhanislam recites a spoken-word commentary on the album and the man behind it. It feels a little pretentious, rooted in the same idea that drives artists to label every new project their deepest and most personal work yet. Yet some of it does have grounding in real-life events. Alhanislam hails […]

Patrick Ezema

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1 month ago

“5ive” Is Davido’s Happiest Album Yet — and That’s Enough

Nollywood Romcoms Do Not Reflect Nigeria

If you’ve been even remotely active online, the words Achalugo and Odogwu have likely crossed your path, either directly or embedded in brands like Piggyvest’s marketing materials. Perhaps you’ve also encountered the lavish praise hailing Love in Every Word as one of 2025’s cinematic masterpieces, or declarations that Omoni Oboli has revolutionized NollyTube. If we […]

Shalom Tewobola

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1 month ago

Nollywood Romcoms Do Not Reflect Nigeria

Ola Aina: Mastering The Game, Owning the Spotlight

When Ola Aina faced Simon Adingra in the 2024 AFCON final, many expected the Nigerian defender to keep the Ivorian winger in check. Instead, Adingra had one of his best performances, and even Aina’s own mother playfully called him out, sending a voice note asking, “Why did you let him go past you like that?” […]

Tobi Ayinde

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2 months ago

Ola Aina: Mastering The Game, Owning the Spotlight

Will Red Circle Propel Bukky Wright Back to Mainstream Prominence?

In 2016, Sola Sobowale, one of Nollywood’s veteran actors renowned for her intergenerational appeal, returned to the Nigerian film industry after nearly  two decades away. The film that triggered her career renaissance was Kemi Adetiba’s Wedding Party. Adetiba’s Kings of Boys, which was released on Netflix two years after Wedding Party, further strengthened Sobowale’s return […]

Seyi Lasisi

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2 weeks ago

Will Red Circle Propel Bukky Wright Back to Mainstream Prominence?

Raoul Peck’s “Ernest Cole: Lost and Found” Is A Docu-Gallery of Apartheid Memories 

The British-led apartheid government in South Africa was a colonial system of racial separation and discrimination between 1948 and 1990. During this period, the Black majority of the country’s population was exposed to a range of segregationist policies that characterized them as second-class citizens while largely favoring the interests of the white minority in the […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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2 weeks ago

Raoul Peck’s “Ernest Cole: Lost and Found” Is A Docu-Gallery of Apartheid Memories 

The True Extent of JAMB’s Failure

Of the 1,955,069 candidates who sat for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, only about 432,829, some 22 percent, scored 200 and above, a 2 percent drop from last year’s 24 percent. These numbers tell a familiar tale, one of an educational system mired in the same dereliction that pervades nearly every aspect of Nigerian society.  […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

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3 weeks ago

The True Extent of JAMB’s Failure

AMVCA As A Mirror to Nollywood

The night of May 10 saw Eko Hotels transform into a dazzling spectacle that blurred the lines between a fashion show and an award ceremony. Glittering gowns and sharp tuxedos competed for attention, almost overshadowing the cinematic achievements of the AMVCA evening. Beneath the glamour, the award platform continued its role as a mirror reflecting […]

Shalom Tewobola

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3 weeks ago

AMVCA As A Mirror to Nollywood

Behind the Box Office: A Guide to Film Distribution in Nollywood

The second largest film industry in the world after Hollywood, Nigeria’s vibrant film industry has experienced a steady rise between the 1990s and the 2000s, capturing global audiences and streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon. What started as a grassroots movement with low-budget productions has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry with a financial value of […]

Naomi Ezenwa

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3 weeks ago

Behind the Box Office: A Guide to Film Distribution in Nollywood

My Life In Nollywood: Biyi Toluwalase

Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You get to learn about their fascinating backgrounds, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This episode features film editor and post-production supervisor, Biyi Toluwalase. Few minutes into a conversation with Biyi Toluwalase, a casual assessment of his personality […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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3 weeks ago

My Life In Nollywood: Biyi Toluwalase

Dele Doherty Brings A Unique Voice and Style

Landline is Dele Doherty’s debut feature film. But, for the filmmaker, it is the culmination of years spent watching films, studying auteur filmmakers, experimenting with friends, watching filmmaking-related reels on Instagram, and searching videos on YouTube, that has culminated in the making of Landline starring Zainab Balogun, Gabriel Afolayan, and Bucci Franklin. Courtesy of his […]

Seyi Lasisi

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3 weeks ago

Dele Doherty Brings A Unique Voice and Style
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