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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

1 month 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

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

Dxtiny’s Sound is Stuck on “Sweet Sins” EP

Dxtiny wouldn’t be the first young star with an underwhelming EP who goes on to create all-timer magic. For now, it remains to be seen that he can find that striking sonic identity.

John Eriomala

3 months ago

World Cup 2026: Even As Africa Goes to America Without Nigeria

As the World Cup returns, African nations will be looking forward to leaving their mark on the tournament, all the way to winning it.

Favour Bamijoko

3 months ago

Wizkid’s Superstar: 15 Years And A Day

Close your eyes. Imagine a world where Superstar does not exist. Bleak, right?

John Eriomala

3 months ago

Ade Onibada Made No 10 Downing Street Mad

Ade Onibada is a freelance journalist, producer, and occasional host/moderator. Cutting her teeth at Buzzfeed at the peak of its internet notoriety forms a distinct POV through which virality and the internet can be understood. For that and more, she’s the perfect subject for this column. Who are you? What do you do? My name […]

Oluwamayowa Idowu

3 months ago

Pemi Aguda’s “One Leg on Earth” Examines The Haunting Price of The New Lagos

There is a particular kind of dread that comes with watching something you love evolve into something unrecognizable. Lagos residents know this feeling intimately — the disappearing shorelines, the fishing villages flattened overnight, the displacement. Pemi Aguda’s debut novel, One Leg on Earth, takes that dread and makes it its thesis question: what is the […]

Anjola Akinmade

3 months ago

Deepfakes, Bots, and Ballots: How AI Will Impact Nigeria’s 2027 Election

Artificial intelligence, commonly known as AI, has advanced significantly compared to 2023, and it will shape part of the 2027 election, and the events leading up to it.

Zainab Nasreen Muhammad

3 months ago

The Biafra Story, Courtesy of Britain

On June 1, the BBC released Surviving Biafra: Voices from the Nigerian Civil War, a 75-minute Africa Eye documentary directed by Grammy-winning filmmaker Meji Alabi. Built around the experiences of Alabi’s grandfather, Godwin Alabi-Isama, a former Nigerian army commander who fought on the federal side during the war, the documentary arrives with lofty ambitions. According […]

Naomi Ezenwa

3 months ago

The Wide Gap Between Nigerian Policy and Nigerian Reality

In a recent video, the Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps answered a seemingly straightforward question: “Can you drive with an international driver’s licence in Nigeria?” His answer was equally straightforward. “The answer is simply, no.” To support his position, he cited Section 82 of the National Road Traffic Regulations, which states plainly that: […]

Naomi Ezenwa

3 months ago

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Faridah Folawiyo’s Year of Yes

Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, The Custodian of Action and Nollywood’s Voice of Reason

“Starrgirl”: Ayra Starr Trades Becoming for Being

Mid-Year Review: The 10 Best Nigerian Songs of 2026

What Exactly Is All This Sex Doing in Blood Sisters?

Dxtiny’s Sound is Stuck on “Sweet Sins” EP

World Cup 2026: Even As Africa Goes to America Without Nigeria

Wizkid’s Superstar: 15 Years And A Day

Ade Onibada Made No 10 Downing Street Mad

Pemi Aguda’s “One Leg on Earth” Examines The Haunting Price of The New Lagos

Deepfakes, Bots, and Ballots: How AI Will Impact Nigeria’s 2027 Election

The Biafra Story, Courtesy of Britain

The Wide Gap Between Nigerian Policy and Nigerian Reality

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