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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

“Breath of Life” Review: A Faith-based Film With Refreshing Artistic Outlook

Unlike typical faith-based Nigerian productions, such as Mount Zion films, that are tailored to strictly propagate the gospel through the depiction of Christian spirituality, Breath of Life walks the line between religion and secularism. Part of the film’s impetus is derived from religious philosophy, yet the film advances towards a heterogeneous audience, spewing themes like […]

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3 years ago

“Breath of Life” Review: A Faith-based Film With Refreshing Artistic Outlook

The Best Nollywood Films of 2023

2023 was a terrific year for Nigerian film.  As in the year before, Nollywood doubled down on her efforts to improve filmmaking culture through the production and distribution of more quality Nigerian films. While such Nollywood films are not impeccable in form and content, the filmmakers made laudable attempts to push their narratives in the […]

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3 years ago

The Best Nollywood Films of 2023

Obasanjo’s Internet – Tobi

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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3 years ago

Obasanjo’s Internet – Tobi

“Blood Vessel” Review: A Tragic Story of Love and Survival With Less Attention On Character Development 

Films are often based on or inspired by real-life events, and Nollywood has been no exception in 2023 with productions such as Linda Ikeji’s Dark October, Bolanle Austen-Peters’s biopic Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, and Blood Vessel recalling different particles of Nigeria’s socio-political history. On Blood Vessel, storyteller Musa Jeffery David takes a cue from the oil predicament […]

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3 years ago

“Blood Vessel” Review: A Tragic Story of Love and Survival With Less Attention On Character Development 

In-House: Biggest Dramas In 2023

One thing is for sure, Nigerians love drama, there will never be a shortage of drama especially wherever Nigerians are involved. In the year 2023, even though blatant transgressions like animals stealing public funds were not recorded, we were still left with sufficiently unbelievable and confusing moments. As the backdrop of the year was the […]

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3 years ago

In-House: Biggest Dramas In 2023

In-House: The Top Ten Songs Of 2023

It’s almost impossible to keep up with all the amazing albums that drop every year. The Top Ten Songs of 2023 is a Culture Custodian compilation of the best songs that defined the musical year 2023. From groundbreaking Afrobeats collaborations to the commanding rap anthems and the palpable street vibes and energy, we celebrate the […]

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3 years ago

In-House: The Top Ten Songs Of 2023

Nigerian Lives: Five Nigerians Talk About Christmas Nostalgia 

Adulthood transforms the holiday season into a kaleidoscope of shifting perspectives and evolving traditions. The once eagerly anticipated Christmas morning, filled with the unbridled excitement of unwrapping presents and discovering treasures beneath the tree, now carries the weight of thoughtful gift-giving and the joy of creating meaningful connections. The festive melodies that once served as […]

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3 years ago

Nigerian Lives: Five Nigerians Talk About Christmas Nostalgia 

10 Nigerian Films You Should See This Christmas Season

In Nigeria, as well as other parts of the world, Christmas Day (December 25th) is a Christian holiday for celebration of love, family and life, during which people express affection for one another, exchange gifts and throw parties. However, due to the popularity of the festive season, the celebration is adopted by even non-Christians and […]

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3 years ago

10 Nigerian Films You Should See This Christmas Season
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