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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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4 days ago

“Starrgirl”: Ayra Starr Trades Becoming for Being

Revisiting Adekunle Gold’s “Sade” and Its Lasting Impact on Afropop a Decade Later

by Abioye Damilare Samson Perhaps one of my favourite things about Nigerian Pop music is how it ingrains certain female names in its verbiage, so much so that whenever these names are mentioned, they conjure vivid mental snapshots. These names—Caro, Funke, Angelina, and Sade—carry the weight of narratives that span love, heartbreak, admiration, and sometimes, […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

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2 years ago

Revisiting Adekunle Gold’s “Sade” and Its Lasting Impact on Afropop a Decade Later

Freddie Jacob’s Viscerally Tender Art

Freddie Jacob’s art is supple and personal in a way that departs from a lot of contemporary art. In contrast to the bulk of contemporary art which tend to lean into overt subversion and grand ideas, Jacob’s art hones in on the human face, and the transformative power of love is her principal object of […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

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2 years ago

Freddie Jacob’s Viscerally Tender Art

Nigeria Fencing Federation’s Bold Strides in Developing Fencing

Fencing, traditionally seen as a niche sport, is steadily gaining traction in Nigeria thanks to the Nigeria Fencing Federation’s (NFF) concerted efforts. Under the leadership of Adeyinka Samuel, the NFF has taken bold steps to ensure that Nigeria becomes a force to reckon with in international fencing while fostering local participation and development. Through strategic […]

Tobi Ayinde

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2 years ago

Nigeria Fencing Federation’s Bold Strides in Developing Fencing

Nigerian Lives: 6 Nigerians Discuss How They Cope With Year-End Fatigue

Amid soaring food prices, relentless inflation, scorching sun, and harmattan winds, young professionals in Nigeria face yet another challenge; their mental health. Work, often monotonous and demanding, becomes even more draining as the year draws to a close. Emotions run low, and the universal longing for rest and reflection sets in. Yet, for many young […]

Shalom Tewobola

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2 years ago

Nigerian Lives: 6 Nigerians Discuss How They Cope With Year-End Fatigue

James and Fuhad Are Heralding an Alternative Vision of Modern Masculinity

Episode 447 of ShxtsnGigs starts out with the jaunty atmosphere typical of the podcast. Hearty laughs and friendly banter ricochet around the sparsely furnished white room functioning as their studio. But soon after, the conversation takes on a slightly more austere tone. James raises the question of their biggest insecurities, the room quietens, Fuhad, the […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

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2 years ago

James and Fuhad Are Heralding an Alternative Vision of Modern Masculinity

S.ea Experience Is Redefining Design and Hospitality in Lagos — Here’s How

In Lagos, where individuality is often lost to momentary trends, S.ea Experience stands as a testament to the power of thoughtful design. Conceptualized by Anderson Edewor, founder of S.ea Consulting, this boutique apartment and showroom isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a living, breathing gallery of Nigerian craftsmanship and global design sensibilities. Edewor’s vision is […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

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2 years ago

S.ea Experience Is Redefining Design and Hospitality in Lagos — Here’s How
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