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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

1 day 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

In House: Best Albums of 2023

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

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

3 years ago

NSG: Welcome The Area Boyz

The last time the music group NSG spoke to us at Culture Custodian, it was following the release of their mixtape, Roots in 2020. Since then, the 6 man Hackney-born Ghanaian and Nigerian artists have gone on tours and in October 2023, finally released their debut album, Area Boyz. The 19 track project is a […]

3 years ago

5 African Football Players That Have Been Nominated For The Ballon d’Or Awards

The 67th annual Ballon d’Or ceremony witnessed history as 36-year-old Lionel Messi won his 8th award, making him stand shoulders above everyone else. This achievement earned him the right to be a part of football’s elite class. But for Africa, the stars of the show were Mohammed Salah, who finished 11th, Yassine Bounou, who finished […]

Tobi Ayinde

3 years ago

S16 Film Festival: How “Mami Wata” Sailed to Sundance

Sir Victor Uwaifo, the late great Nigerian musician, once confessed seeing Mami Wata as he sat strumming a guitar on a beach, in Lagos, in the 1960s. That incredulous encounter, the Highlife maestro claimed, inspired The Guitar Boy, his national hit which characterizes Mami Wata as a benign presence. A sea goddess, Mami Wata is […]

Michael Aromolaran

3 years ago

All I Want For Christmas Are Gifts!

Your friends and family might be too old to believe in Santa, but they will always appreciate a good gift. With just a couple of weeks left till Christmas if you have not decided on what to get for your loved ones, this list might be the best place to start. We have curated a […]

3 years ago

Obasanjo’s Internet – Kulupsy

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

3 years ago

The One Too Many Nigerian Attempts At Breaking The Guinness World Records

When popular Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci embarked on her attempt to break the world record for the longest cooking hours, she was met with a lot of support and earned herself tangible goodwill. Already well-known on social media for her creative recipe videos, she grew into a bigger sensation offline as well, a much-needed distraction […]

3 years ago

Interview: How Uncle Bubu Creates Eclectic Vibes With Genre Fusion

Many might subscribe to the idea that innovation is the mother of invention, perhaps they are right. The art of finding newer or creative ways to express, is a catalyst that propels growth in every industry and sector. For Uncle Bubu, redefining DJ mashups into genre-fusion while exploring other outlets of creativity is his way […]

3 years ago