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.
2 months ago
Explainers, analyses, and essays on government policies, and political trends and movements around the continent
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.
2 months ago
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 […]
1 month ago
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 […]
1 month ago
In the spirit of culture curation, Culture Custodian has put together a list of the best songs of 2026, so far.
3 months ago
Blood Sisters Understands That Sex Can Tell a Story. It Just Doesn’t Always Know What Story It’s Telling.
4 months ago
Saifeddine Lahmar’s No Harrisa tells the story of Taher, a Tunisian man who, due to his uncommon intolerance to harissa in a society that cherishes it, faces humiliation and ostracism. His girlfriend breaks up with him, leading him to question his place and identity in the society. But when he encounters a special community of […]
12 months ago
When you think of action in its purest sense, it often comes down to choice, doing what is right, wrong, or somewhere in between, and dealing with the ripple effects that follow. Every action births a consequence, whether it affects one person or an entire society. A corrupt politician who steals from public coffers destabilizes […]
12 months ago
Tomi Famadewa looked at the sprawling mirror in front of her and saw a face she could not recognize. The eyes—dainty and doe-like—were unmistakably hers, as were the small nose and lips, which were lacquered in a subtle red lipstick. And yet, as the onigele carefully sculpted an intricate pink gele over her head, she […]
12 months ago
In 2015, Olamide Àdìó and Victor Daniel met, virtually, on Wallflowers, a Facebook writers’ group for young creatives with literary aspirations. Then, they were both trying to be serious writers and were educating themselves privately by reading and writing. As Àdìó recalled, at the time, their relationship was peripheral and one of mutual respect at […]
12 months ago
I’ve searched for a hundred ways to begin this review, yet none seem adequate to capture the artistry of My Father’s Shadow. Perhaps it’s fitting, then, to start where the film does—at the very beginning, with the simple intimacy of a child’s perspective. The opening sequence envelops us through a series of intimate close-ups accompanied […]
12 months ago
Moments before, Uzo Njoku had radiated an impeccable gleefulness. So much so that after she read an insulting tweet, she filmed a satirical dance video in response. Now, as she sat in the capacious news conference room, several cameras pointed in her direction, the words of the interviewer, who wore a black double breasted tuxedo […]
12 months ago
December in Lagos has become something everyone looks forward to every year. Months prior, Lagos is almost serene, defined by the occasional late-night traffic, quiet sidewalks, and the hum of day-to-day bustle. But once the Yuletide hits, the lagoon city transforms into a month-long festival of back-to-back concerts, sold-out events, and daily pop-ups. Socialites, hustlers, […]
12 months ago
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 cinematographer, editor and colorist, Emmanuel Igbekele Odihiri. Emmanuel Odihiri grew up in the 90s Ikotun, Lagos, living with his grandmother in […]
1 year ago