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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

7 Years of AMVCA’s Best Score/Music Category: How Well?

This year’s pool of Best Music/Score nominees was competitive, representing a broad range of talent from within and beyond the continent and consistency that few other categories at the 13-year-old award show can lay claim to.

John Eriomala

4 months ago

Who Owns What? Understanding IP Rights in the Wake of the AMVCA Drama

This issue remains very much on the table. Creatives have always been vulnerable because of the fragile nature of their brainchild — intellectual property (IP). Unfortunately, this vulnerability has become even more harrowing with the fast-pace growth of digital technology and the consequential rise of a fast-fashion culture, one in which legal protection, enforcement, and, […]

Favour Bamijoko

4 months ago

“The Farmer’s Daughter”: Omoni Oboli Attempts to Reach for Nollywood’s Golden Age

Although “The Farmer’s Daughter” is not particularly original in style or themes and subject matter, it is still worth seeing.

Favour Bamijoko

4 months ago

AMVCA 2026 : Africa’s Biggest Award is Still Burdened By its Oldest Problems

When, in 2013, MultiChoice Africa and its Africa Magic channels launched the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), it was to celebrate and honour excellence in African film and television. Prior to this, there was no single, high-profile awards platform dedicated specifically to African screen content across the continent. From inception, the award was deliberate […]

Seyi Lasisi

4 months ago

“M$NEY”: How Much Does it Cost to Extend A Legacy?

In the end, four is the unlucky number. Album four is where Asake’s magic sticks fail to cast a working spell. There is not enough M$NEY.

John Eriomala

4 months ago

US Health Deal Continues to Raise Data Privacy Concerns Across Africa

The collapse of USAID reveals that Africa has outsourced its disease response to a foreign government far too much. The solution is not improved bilateral agreement. Africa must fund its own healthcare, build its own research institutions, and own its surveillance systems outright.

Zainab Nasreen Muhammad

4 months ago

Is West Africa the new Proxy Location for the Russian-Ukrainian War?

Before the war, Ukraine had little interest in Africa, no mercenaries to deploy, mining concessions to offer, or decades-long footprint on the continent. What it had was a war to fight and an enemy to bleed, wherever that enemy could be found. When Russian forces began embedding across the Sahel, propping up juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, Kyiv saw an opportunity.

Zainab Nasreen Muhammad

4 months ago

Nigeria Travel Guide for Americans: Costs, Hotels & Top Sights

Nigeria rarely makes the top of the list when Americans are planning their next international trip. West Africa’s most populous country is a truly rewarding travel destination. The culture is unique, and the exchange rate makes the country very affordable to experience. In this guide, we share what you need to know before you go. […]

Amber Asuni

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?

7 Years of AMVCA’s Best Score/Music Category: How Well?

Who Owns What? Understanding IP Rights in the Wake of the AMVCA Drama

“The Farmer’s Daughter”: Omoni Oboli Attempts to Reach for Nollywood’s Golden Age

AMVCA 2026 : Africa’s Biggest Award is Still Burdened By its Oldest Problems

“M$NEY”: How Much Does it Cost to Extend A Legacy?

US Health Deal Continues to Raise Data Privacy Concerns Across Africa

Is West Africa the new Proxy Location for the Russian-Ukrainian War?

Nigeria Travel Guide for Americans: Costs, Hotels & Top Sights

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