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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

Libianca’s “Don’t Say Sorry”: Sellout or Natural Evolution?

After breaking into the global mainstream with her 2023 Billboard Hot 100 hit, People, Cameroonian singer-songwriter Libianca is now at the center of a debate about her artistic direction. Her newest single, Don’t Say Sorry with ZHANGYE, released on May 15, 2026, has already prompted some listeners to call it “too radio-friendly” and “too American […]

Anjola Akinmade

4 months ago

As Told By Ada: Get Your Money Up and Leave

As Told By Ada is a Culture Custodian weekly series exploring the unique and often chaotic experience of navigating life as the oldest daughter in a Nigerian household. Over the course of these mini therapy sessions, we give you a peek into the ups, downs and lingering effects of growing up “the first”. When […]

Naomi Ezenwa

4 months ago

AMVCA: The Battle Between Popularity and Prestige

The prestige of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) undoubtedly needs no introduction. No other award platform on the continent has been more committed to celebrating and recognising the efforts and achievements of Africans within the African film and television industry. In the last few years, the cultural significance of the AMVCA has witnessed […]

Favour Bamijoko

4 months ago

Dammy Twitch’s “Call of My Life” Meditates on Love, Commitment, and Identity

From the introductory shots in Dammy Twitch‘s Call of My Life, a compendium of details announced itself like a familiar but distant friend. First, it tells you that this is going to be a well-shot and framed picture. The sonic landscape (from sound design to soundtrack) will inspire admiration. Importantly, the lead character, Soluchi (played […]

Seyi Lasisi

4 months ago

Nigerian Magazines We Want To See Get The “The Devil Wears Prada 2” Treatment

We have been thinking about the magazines that came before, shaped the Nigeria that raised this generation of editors, writers and readers, and that lived on centre tables in living rooms across the country.

Zainab Nasreen Muhammad

4 months ago

Dear Sarz and BNXN, Did We Really Need This?

The Game Needs Us is not something we ‘needed.’ But it is something we wouldn’t mind. Dear Sarz & BNXN, the greatest have average days too.

John Eriomala

4 months ago

Tunde Owolabi’s “Without Rest: The Crown We Gain” Lagos Exhibit

Lagos-based artist Tunde Owolabi returned with Without Rest: The Crown We Gain, his fourth solo exhibition and perhaps one of his most socially attentive bodies of work yet. Held at No Parking Lagos from April 11 to May 9, 2026, the exhibition brought together sculpture, photography, prints, and drawings in an immersive reflection on labour, […]

Anjola Akinmade

4 months ago

“My Father’s Shadow”: Analysing the Identity Crisis of a Nigerian and African Title

My Father’s Shadow dual-citizenship tension isn’t an isolated conversation in African cinema. From the early 2000’s to date, there have been a select number of African titles with similar tension.

Seyi Lasisi

4 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?

Libianca’s “Don’t Say Sorry”: Sellout or Natural Evolution?

As Told By Ada: Get Your Money Up and Leave

AMVCA: The Battle Between Popularity and Prestige

Dammy Twitch’s “Call of My Life” Meditates on Love, Commitment, and Identity

Nigerian Magazines We Want To See Get The “The Devil Wears Prada 2” Treatment

Dear Sarz and BNXN, Did We Really Need This?

Tunde Owolabi’s “Without Rest: The Crown We Gain” Lagos Exhibit

“My Father’s Shadow”: Analysing the Identity Crisis of a Nigerian and African Title

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