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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

AMVCA Snub: Where Did “Gingerrr” Go Wrong?

Watching Gingerrr in retrospect, the zero-win AMVCA outcome hardly feels shocking.

Anjola Akinmade

4 months ago

Gone Are the Days: How Nigerian Student Politics Lost Its Power

On Saturday, January 10, 2026, residents of Ekpoma in Edo State protested a surge in kidnappings. Students of Ambrose Alli University joined, adding numbers, energy, and urgency. The situation escalated quickly: at least 52 people, majority of them students, were arrested, arraigned, and remanded at the Ubiaja Correctional Centre. Days of pressure from rights groups, […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

4 months ago

Colonial Echoes in a Modern Summit: Macron’s Conduct in Kenya

French President Emmanuel Macron is facing backlash after interrupting a panel at the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya to demand silence from the audience. Macron stormed the stage to rebuke the audience for what he described as a “total lack of respect,” accusing them of disrupting the presentation by artists and young entrepreneurs. Appearing visibly […]

Naomi Ezenwa

4 months ago

“The Talk of the Party” Review: Foluso Agbaje Unpacks the Cost of Keeping Up Appearances

Foluso Agbaje’s The Talk of the Party is a novel that unfolds in motion. Set in the polished, high-gloss world of Lagos high society, it builds its rhythm around anticipation. The narrative counts down to Bukola Obanile’s 60th birthday celebration, an event so meticulously curated it becomes almost mythic within its social sphere. Five hundred […]

Anjola Akinmade

4 months ago

Akpabio’s Yes-man Senate

Under Akpabio, the senate feels less like a deliberative body and more like an administrative annex of the Presidency, processing paperwork with professional efficiency.

Zainab Nasreen Muhammad

4 months ago

As Told By Ada: If They Say Sit Down, Then Sit Down

I play the role well, and I don’t consider myself rebellious.

Naomi Ezenwa

4 months ago

Korede Kaneto Akinsete Wants Her Side Quests To Become Her Main Quests

Korede Kaneto Akinsete is the founder of Ko Concepts, a storytelling studio that empowers leaders, impact builders, and creatives to identify, refine, and amplify their unique narratives. She’s also a writer exploring the intersections of arts, culture, and identity across the African diaspora, with sensibilities shaped by Lagos and New York. Here she shares with […]

Oluwamayowa Idowu

4 months ago

Who Influences the Music Nigerians Listen To?

It’s the same ethos in marketing that’s led Nigerians to distrust culture journos: Listeners feel apprehensive about being manipulated into liking music.

John Eriomala

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?

AMVCA Snub: Where Did “Gingerrr” Go Wrong?

Gone Are the Days: How Nigerian Student Politics Lost Its Power

Colonial Echoes in a Modern Summit: Macron’s Conduct in Kenya

“The Talk of the Party” Review: Foluso Agbaje Unpacks the Cost of Keeping Up Appearances

Akpabio’s Yes-man Senate

As Told By Ada: If They Say Sit Down, Then Sit Down

Korede Kaneto Akinsete Wants Her Side Quests To Become Her Main Quests

Who Influences the Music Nigerians Listen To?

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