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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.

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 […]

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.

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

Sex Diaries: I Enjoy Watching People Have Sex

I know who I am: a voyeur.

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

4 months ago

Do Nigerians Hate Criticism?

Nigerians do not necessarily hate criticism itself, what often triggers resistance is being criticised. Cultural norms and social dynamics shape how people react to criticism. The result is a society where feedback is frequently interpreted as disrespect, disagreement feels personal, people settle for the bare minimum, and many avoid speaking up because of backlash.

Zainab Nasreen Muhammad

4 months ago

Fiyin Gambo’s “The Other Side of the Bridge” Gets Handicapped by Bland and Convoluted Writing

If you have seen Ryan Coogler’s Creed or its promotional content prior to watching Fiyin Gambo’s The Other Side of the Bridge, there’s an unmistakable sense of familiarity that lingers throughout the film. From the choice of sport, characters’ choices, and motivation (mostly that of Femi (Demi Banwo), the kinship is undeniable. The film, however, […]

Seyi Lasisi

4 months ago

Tife Sonaike is Reimagining Nollywood Posters through His “Nollywood Reimagined” Series

In March 2026, Nigerian visual artist, Tife Sonaike, started a visual series tagged Nollywood Reimagined where he focuses on creating new, alternative, and art-inclined posters for selected Old Nollywood films. The series has produced reimagined posters of Teco Benson’s State of Emergency, Tade Ogidan’s Diamond Ring, Gbenga Adewusi’s Lepa Shandy, and Lancelot Oduwa Imaseun’s Issakaba. […]

Seyi Lasisi

4 months ago

One-Listen Review: Mellissa’s “Diamond Baby” EP

Diamond Baby is safe risqué music, a no-no as a statement EP from an artist who’s been without a body of work all these years.

John Eriomala

4 months ago

As Told By Ada: It’s Weird With My Brother

My parents, especially my mother, were very particular about the way I carried myself, the decisions I made

Naomi Ezenwa

4 months ago

Is Ghana Africa’s New Soft Power Base?

This decade has been marked by a cat-race amongst sub-Saharan African countries, and particularly West African countries, to leave a mark for themselves on the international scene. However, only a few can match Ghana’s strides in this quest, as the country, ever so often, outpaces others in pursuit of a human-centred foreign policy. During his […]

Favour Bamijoko

4 months ago

Aanu Adeoye Thinks We Should All Know Less About Each Other

Aanu Adeoye is a journalist at a major newspaper and author working on his debut nonfiction book about Africa’s emerging geopolitics. Here, he takes us through his use of the internet as both a tool for work and a distraction to be avoided. Who are you? What do you do? Who am I? What a […]

Oluwamayowa Idowu

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?

Sex Diaries: I Enjoy Watching People Have Sex

Do Nigerians Hate Criticism?

Fiyin Gambo’s “The Other Side of the Bridge” Gets Handicapped by Bland and Convoluted Writing

Tife Sonaike is Reimagining Nollywood Posters through His “Nollywood Reimagined” Series

One-Listen Review: Mellissa’s “Diamond Baby” EP

As Told By Ada: It’s Weird With My Brother

Is Ghana Africa’s New Soft Power Base?

Aanu Adeoye Thinks We Should All Know Less About Each Other

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