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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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In the spirit of culture curation, Culture Custodian has put together a list of the best songs of 2026, so far.
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Blood Sisters Understands That Sex Can Tell a Story. It Just Doesn’t Always Know What Story It’s Telling.
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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 […]
2 years ago
It’s been four years since I last had an interaction with Evih. A much more relaxed, even-keeled conversation over the phone and later via emails back and forth produced this well-detailed, catch-up conversation. A comeback, if you will. One that fanned those flames of authenticity and passion like back in 2020, when he was brimming […]
2 years ago
Bonface Orucho, bird story agency NINE, a thriller feature film that portrays the complex interplay between power, ambition, and betrayal, set to premiere on November 29, is the latest film project that sees Chris Attoh feature as both director and actor. According to Attoh, NINE marks a bold new chapter in his career. Over the […]
2 years ago
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 […]
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Most people see vacations as a time to sit back, relax, and to not do anything. That doesn’t mean everyone, though. When you’re a fitness fanatic, you’ll want to have a healthy, active vacation. You’ll want to go hiking, swimming, and so much more. Naturally, the right destination is essential for this. While plenty of […]
2 years ago
On X (or Twitter), Femi Dapson’s pinned tweet is a listing of some of the music videos he has produced. It includes videos for Grammy-nominated, record smashing songs like Rema’s Calm Down, as well as other hits from the stables of Burna Boy, Kizz Daniel and Ayra Starr, and more. Since then he has […]
2 years ago
Awareness on mental health issues is low in a society like Nigeria where such issues are often trivialized and perceived as less consequential than physical health problems. In spite of the abysmal knowledge, an estimated 20% of the population is believed to be experiencing one form of mental illness or the other. Unfortunately, these individuals […]
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Wizkid occupies a special position within the Afrobeats universe. His star power is singular in magnitude, his mythology, blindingly arresting: the wide-eyed kid who, before our very eyes, clawed his way from the nadir of Ojuelegba to global renown. And so, every Wizkid album release since his seminal debut has functioned as a cultural reckoning, […]
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