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Explainers, analyses, and essays on government policies, and political trends and movements around the continent

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

2 months 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 weeks ago

In Nigeria, Shame is the Substance of Things Hoped For

What shall it profit a people to lack shame? What does it really profit a nation of over 180 million people to consistently platform and promote individuals with an addiction to humiliation? There comes a time when one must sit back, rest their hands on their head, exhale, and declare that it all doesn’t make […]

John Eriomala

2 months ago

“My Father’s Shadow”: Analysing the Identity Crisis of a Nigerian and African Title

My Father’s Shadow dual-citizenship tension isn’t an isolated conversation in African cinema. From the early 2000’s to date, there have been a select number of African titles with similar tension.

Seyi Lasisi

3 months ago

Aanu Adeoye Thinks We Should All Know Less About Each Other

Aanu Adeoye is a journalist at a major newspaper and author working on his debut nonfiction book about Africa’s emerging geopolitics. Here, he takes us through his use of the internet as both a tool for work and a distraction to be avoided. Who are you? What do you do? Who am I? What a […]

Oluwamayowa Idowu

3 months ago

Five Personal Finance Podcasts for Nigerians by Nigerians

Financial literacy, as a concept, is sorely needed in many Nigerian households, particularly those in low-to-moderate-income communities. The right personal finance education can be a game-changer for young people ready to take charge of their financial journey. Imagine having a mentor who speaks your language, understands the highs and lows of the Nigerian economy, and […]

Deborah Oludimu

2 years ago

The Nigerian Album Culture is in Dire Need Of A Reset

Albums have become ubiquitous, and indispensable to life in this age. They have become soundtracks to the gentle patter of everyday living, vessels for the joy of music, conjuring it on demand, sometimes with a single tap. They are, for many, bookmarks—cultural artifacts capable of shaping, capturing and summoning the zeitgeist of an era. Their […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

2 years ago

“Lakatabu”: It’s All Déjà Vu

Odunlade Adekola is the poster boy for star roles in Yoruba films of the home video era. One such archetype, which he has embodied in different so-called Yoruba Nollywood productions over a career spanning decades, is the conceited, “bad boy” protagonist. This protagonist, full of irredeemable pride, is usually a rogue who possesses some form […]

Adedamola Adedayo

2 years ago

Why Are Nigerian Men Obsessed With Trump?

Nigerian men account for a large portion of the positive ratings for Trump. Many of whom have not shied away from declaring their reverence for him on social media.

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

2 years ago

Hijack ‘93 Is Everything A Historical Thriller Should Not Be

Hijack ‘93 begins in an unusual way for what is supposedly a historical drama—with a disclaimer that states that the film is a fictionalized interpretation of real events. An attempt to ward off some of the criticism of the film’s handling of real life events, but it wasn’t really necessary: Hijack ‘93’s many problems as […]

Patrick Ezema

2 years ago

A Decade Into His Career, What is Kizz Daniel’s Legacy in Afropop?

Very few artists in Afrobeats’ dazzling history boast of debut years on par with Kizz Daniel’s introduction to the scene in 2014. Following a run of explosive singles that includes Woju, Laye, Mama, and Jombo, he released his debut album A New Era. If at the time of release, cynics regarded the album’s brazen title […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

2 years ago

Funke Akindele’s 5 Most Popular Acts

When Funke Akindele first graced our screens as Jenifa, few could have predicted her meteoric rise to become one of Nigeria’s most celebrated filmmakers. Akindele’s career took flight with the late 90s series I Need to Know, but it was the beloved Jenifa franchise that truly captured the nation’s heart. Her portrayal of the titular […]

Shalom Tewobola

2 years ago

Ayanfe is Creating for Her Inner Child

Ayanfe is a captivating personality. She is genteel and yet uncompromising; spirited but measured; equal parts eclectic and hyper-focused. Within the first few minutes of speaking to her, I fell in love with her buoyant ambiance. This, I would soon learn, is a fairly common reaction to Ayanfe; everyone who meets her falls a little […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

2 years ago