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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.

Anjola Akinmade

3 weeks ago

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

15 hours 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 […]

Anjola Akinmade

4 days ago

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.

John Eriomala

2 months ago

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

3 months ago

5 Things to Expect From Chimamanda Adichie’s “Dreamcount”

Literary circles buzzed with excitement this weekend as Chimamanda Adichie, one of contemporary literature’s most celebrated voices, stepped back into the spotlight. The occasion? The imminent release of Dreamcount, her first novel in nearly 12 years, sparked a whirlwind of high-profile appearances and revelations. The New Yorker published an excerpt titled Chuka, while Vogue captured […]

Shalom Tewobola

2 years ago

“Where the Wind Comes From” Review: Amel Guellaty’s Coming-of-Age Drama is Tender and Confrontational

Amel Guellaty’s debut feature-length Where the Wind Comes From screened at the World Cinema Dramatic Competition section of the just ended Sundance Film Festival. The film, one of the scanty African films selected and Tunisian’s sole selection at the festival, subtly directs our gaze to the ongoing political tension and tragedy in Tunisia and, by […]

Seyi Lasisi

2 years ago

New Releases from Rema Asake and Ayra Starr Raise Questions about Afrobeats’ Release Cycle

Two days ago, Asake released his first single of the year, Why Love, marking the start of a new phase he has called his “military era.” This comes days after Rema and Ayra, each released their respective debut singles of the year, similarly marking the start of new chapters in their careers. Rema’s Baby, which […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

2 years ago

Ayra Starr Raises Questions About The Limitations of Cancel Culture

Socially conscious internet denizens say that they have the power to mete out justice to erring public figures. They say they can irrevocably deplete the social currency of these transgressors, so much so that they would be reduced to pariahs, outcasts, castaways. Cancellation is the term. To cancel is to render someone an outsider to […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

2 years ago

How Friendship Built Gbemi And Toye’s Love Story

In the 2024 Nigerian romantic comedy-drama Christmas in Lagos, veteran actor Shaffy Bello plays Gbemi, a 59-year-old woman, and Wale Ojo plays her longtime boyfriend, Toye Prince. Gbemi finds herself at a crossroads, torn between her enduring relationship with Toye and the reappearance of her high school sweetheart, Chief Dozie, portrayed by Richard Mofe-Damijo. Gbemi, […]

Alex Omenye

2 years ago

Adekunle Gold and Simi: A Love Story Built on Friendship and Music

In a world of quick romances, Adekunle Gold and Simi remind us that true love is worth the work.

Shalom Tewobola

2 years ago

How Ibrahim Suleiman And Linda Eijiofor’s Love Story Started On Set

Ibrahim Suleiman and Linda Ejiofor are two celebrated figures in the Nigerian entertainment industry, known not only for their talents but also for their inspiring love story. Their love story began on the set of Tinsel, a popular Nigerian television series. Linda had been a long-standing cast member, while Ibrahim joined the show later. Their […]

Alex Omenye

2 years ago

Toni Tone & Taye9ja: A Love Story Written in the Stars

Life has a funny way of bringing people together. For two years, Taye would smile at his phone, reading Toni Tone’s posts. Then one day in 2020, he looked at her page again and his heart skipped. Right when Taye was falling for Toni’s content, she spotted him too. A viral post of his caught […]

Shalom Tewobola

2 years ago

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Faridah Folawiyo’s Year of Yes

Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, The Custodian of Action and Nollywood’s Voice of Reason

“Starrgirl”: Ayra Starr Trades Becoming for Being

Mid-Year Review: The 10 Best Nigerian Songs of 2026

What Exactly Is All This Sex Doing in Blood Sisters?

5 Things to Expect From Chimamanda Adichie’s “Dreamcount”

“Where the Wind Comes From” Review: Amel Guellaty’s Coming-of-Age Drama is Tender and Confrontational

New Releases from Rema Asake and Ayra Starr Raise Questions about Afrobeats’ Release Cycle

Ayra Starr Raises Questions About The Limitations of Cancel Culture

How Friendship Built Gbemi And Toye’s Love Story

Adekunle Gold and Simi: A Love Story Built on Friendship and Music

How Ibrahim Suleiman And Linda Eijiofor’s Love Story Started On Set

Toni Tone & Taye9ja: A Love Story Written in the Stars

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