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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

Daniel Ojukwu Arrest Spotlights Challenges Of Nigeria’s Press Freedom 

On May 1st, Nigerian journalist Daniel Ojukwu was arrested on allegations of violating the Cybercrime Act. The law upon which his arrest was hinged has been repealed by President Tinubu, adding a layer of complexity to Ojukwu’s case. Following Ojukwu’s disappearance two days before the celebration of World Press Freedom Day; another pointer to challenges […]

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2 years ago

Daniel Ojukwu Arrest Spotlights Challenges Of Nigeria’s Press Freedom 

Qing Madi Is The Future

Qing Madi’s announcement of Vision’s remix was shrouded in mystery. Posting a graphic that displayed the silhouette of the secret guest artist, now revealed to be Chlöe Bailey, Madi asked her million-plus followers across social media apps to guess who the star in the shadow was. When I ask her later if any of them […]

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2 years ago

Qing Madi Is The Future

Obasanjo’s Internet – Wale Oloworekende

Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active Internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways in which we all use the internet? Obasanjo’s Internet is our interview series where we speak to some of our Internet favourites on how they relate to the Internet and what it means to them […]

Damilola Oyeleke

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2 years ago

Obasanjo’s Internet – Wale Oloworekende

“Water and Garri”: A Gritty, Sour Filmic Paste

Tiwa Savage’s Water and Garri, which is named after the singer’s 2021 EP, marks her filmmaking debut as executive producer, under her production company Everything Savage. The Afrobeats diva has previously appeared in supporting roles in MTV Shuga Naija Season 3 and the Nigerian stage adaptation of For Colored Girls. Here, in Water and Garri, […]

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2 years ago

“Water and Garri”: A Gritty, Sour Filmic Paste

“Postcards” Review: Twice As Bold Yet A Second-time Letdown

In 2021, Nigeria-born businesswoman of Indian descent, Hamisha Daryani Ahuja, made a bold New Nollywood attempt at merging Nigerian and Indian cultural worlds in her Netflix production debut, Namaste Wahala. Though set in Lagos, Nigeria, with conversations rendered predominantly in English, the Valentine’s Day romcom release brings together a cast of both Nollywood and Bollywood […]

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2 years ago

“Postcards” Review: Twice As Bold Yet A Second-time Letdown

Ten Most-Funded Tech Startup Industries Shaping Africa’s VC Scene

by Seth Onyango Africa’s tech ecosystem is attracting billions of dollars, thanks to dynamic startups whose innovation and creativity are reshaping industries and unlocking new opportunities. Youthful populations and digital connectivity are further fueling growth. From the fintech startups driving financial inclusion to the agri-tech startups improving food security, the impact of these startups is […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

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2 years ago

Ten Most-Funded Tech Startup Industries Shaping Africa’s VC Scene

“Love Me Jeje”: Tems’ Ode to Love and Lagos 

At a time when some of Nigeria’s biggest music stars are looking to jump the ‘Afrobeats’ ship—denouncing the vessel that brought them thus far with the view that it hinders them from advancing further—Tems’ latest release is swerving hard towards it.

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2 years ago

“Love Me Jeje”: Tems’ Ode to Love and Lagos 
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