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

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

19 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

ClayRocksU Wants to Take Over the World with Afro-Rock

Bianca Okorocha is always seeking the thrill of something new. Just as clay can be molded, destroyed, and reformed anew, Okorocha is not afraid to learn and relearn. In fact, she yearns for the endless possibilities of the unknown. In her childhood, she spent countless hours immersed in Rock records, eagerly investing her pocket money […]

2 years ago

Victony: The King Of Outlawville Is Shooting For Greatness

Victony has a fascinating personality, characterized by his unique fashion sense and distinct musical style, both of which boldly express his clear dissatisfaction with the status quo. This theme of rebellion and nonconformity is prominently featured in his sophomore EP, Outlaw. Through his music, he challenges societal norms and encourages listeners to question conventional boundaries. […]

2 years ago

Adewale Kolawole John And The Music Maestros

What would be an ordinary street on an ordinary road in Ibadan is much more than that. Behind one of the many wooden stalls lined up at the side of the road is a bare land transformed into the studio of Adewale Kolawole John, a young artist whose works have crossed the continent’s shores and […]

2 years ago

YouTube and The Democratization of Nollywood

In the early twentieth century, the Nigerian film industry was in its embryonic stage of development. Colonial filmmakers in existence at the time released films such as Palaver (1926) and Sanders of the River (1935) which were shot in Nigeria and featured Nigerian actors in narratives that belittled the African country and promoted the imperialist […]

2 years ago

Libraries Make Youth Progress Dreams Come True In India

By Nolina Minj The village of Galkuva lies deep in the heart of southern Gujarat, in the Tapi district. On July 16, light droplets of rain pattered down as we made our way to a spacious mud house amidst fields of freshly sown paddy and verdant sugarcane. On the porch, young children sat on […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

2 years ago

Sex Education, A Crucial Tool For Druze Women To Balance Health And Tradition

By Alia Chebbab Sex education is still a widely controversial topic: while some people believe it’s essential to teach young people about sex and sexuality in schools, others argue that it’s inappropriate and should be left to parents to discuss with their children. Having “the talk” can be uncomfortable and embarrassing, and it becomes […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

2 years ago

How Spain became a pioneer in the fight against gender-based violence

By Marta Borraz When it seemed that gender violence did not exist for most of society or that it was a matter of “passionate anger,” Ana Orantes put a face, voice, and words to it. The abuse she suffered at the hands of her husband, this woman born in Granada, in the south of Spain, […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

2 years ago

In Argentina, Chess Serves as Support for Kids in Vulnerable Neighborhoods and Detention Centers

By Eva Marabotto Agustín Teglia, a sociologist by profession, learned to play chess as a child, encouraged by his mother. He recalls having a board in the living room where he played with his brother and cousin. Years later, when he started working in literacy programs, he began organizing workshops in vulnerable Buenos Aires […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

2 years ago