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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

Liner Notes on Homecoming ‘26: Is The Nigerian Underground Ready?

Review the footage. From Luwa. mp4 to Champz and others on the Homecoming bill, the silhouette of the UG package was not at all enticing.

John Eriomala

5 months ago

Has Nollywood Outgrown the Open Casting Call?

On March 6, 2026, Nigerian filmmaker and one of the dominating presences in Nollywood YouTube productions, Ruth Kadiri, held a physical open audition in Lagos. This open audition attracted, as anticipated, a slew of eager Nigerians passionate to enter the film industry. In one of the multiple videos captured from the open audition, what was […]

Seyi Lasisi

5 months ago

The Foreign Policy of Yusuf Maitama Tuggar

When not held to scrutiny, Amb. Tuggar can easily lead anyone to believe that he outlined a solid framework or policy for the country on the international stage.

Favour Bamijoko

5 months ago

Nigerian Music’s Disturbing Cult Ties

When Fela Anikulapo-Kuti said “Music is a weapon of the future,” he must not have known that his countrymen would take the message too literally.

John Eriomala

5 months ago

Jami Schlueter is the Future of Nigeria’s Combined Events

On February 25, 2026, Jami set a new heptathlon Nigerian national record with an astonishing 5,871 points.

John Eriomala

5 months ago

Is the Nigerian Government Enabling Terrorists?

The Nigerian government’s culture of helping terrorists escape accountability is not new.

Zainab Nasreen Muhammad

5 months ago

Confronting The Byline Fraud Crisis in Mainstream Nigerian Media

Culture journalists can log off the internet knowing the scope of their portfolio, returning to articles and their bylines in pubs they’ve not worked for.

John Eriomala

5 months ago

Rashad Ghani on Uyoyou Adia’s “Evi” and Canon’s Interest in Nigerian and African Cinema

In 2016, Canon established its presence on the continent with the formation of Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA). To reinforce its ‘closer to customer’ strategy in West Africa, it launched operations in Nigeria. According to Roman Troedthandl, the then Managing Director of CCNA, launching operations in Nigeria is a testament to the company’s commitment […]

Seyi Lasisi

5 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?

Liner Notes on Homecoming ‘26: Is The Nigerian Underground Ready?

Has Nollywood Outgrown the Open Casting Call?

The Foreign Policy of Yusuf Maitama Tuggar

Nigerian Music’s Disturbing Cult Ties

Jami Schlueter is the Future of Nigeria’s Combined Events

Is the Nigerian Government Enabling Terrorists?

Confronting The Byline Fraud Crisis in Mainstream Nigerian Media

Rashad Ghani on Uyoyou Adia’s “Evi” and Canon’s Interest in Nigerian and African Cinema

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