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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

Kate Henshaw: More Than a Nollywood Icon

Kate Henshaw’s career is a template for utilising celebrity status for social impact, while still maintaining a strong presence and evolving on screen.

John Eriomala

6 months ago

Zimbabwean Filmmaker, Tapiwa Chipfupa, Wants to Solve Structural Hurdles through AVEL

Zimbabwean director and producer, Tapiwa Chipfupa and her film initiative Audiovisual Entrepreneurs Laboratory (AVEL), were awarded the coveted Berlinale Talents Mastercard Enablement Programme at the recently concluded festival. The grant will support AVEL in equipping Zimbabwean producers with mentorship and guidance on film business. The Zimbabwean industry, like its neighbouring continental counterparts, suffers from the […]

Seyi Lasisi

6 months ago

Google Expands AI Search Features to Support Yorùbá and Hausa

Google has rolled out expanded language support for its AI-powered search features, AI Overviews and AI Mode, adding Yorùbá and Hausa to the list of languages now available to users across Africa. The update allows speakers of both Nigerian languages to interact with Google’s AI-driven search experience in their mother tongue making it easier to […]

Naomi Ezenwa

6 months ago

Shankcomics’ 2026 SiGMA Africa Award Win Matters More Than You Think

This is not to say all streaming content fits in this mold. Nigeria is endemic for abrasive content by these livestreamers, some of whom command considerable offline fanbases.

John Eriomala

6 months ago

Digital Piracy in Nigeria: We Need Honest and Accommodating Conversations

The Nigerian literary community has been engaged in an important conversation around piracy, unapproved digitization, accessibility, and distribution of Nigerian and African books. Fortune Amor’s digitization of over 200 African writers’ books belonging to the Heinemann African Writers Series sparked this timely conversation. Nigerian journalist and writer, Molara Wood, and others have rightfully called out […]

Seyi Lasisi

6 months ago

How Dami Ajayi Blends Being A Music Nerd With A Reality TV Guilty Pleasure

Substack is like heyday Twitter when there was a true sense of community.

Oluwamayowa Idowu

6 months ago

How Knorr Tapped into Gen Z’s Craving for Real Connection with the #ServingSingleswithKnorr Campaign

Leading Nigerian seasoning brand, Knorr, is at the center of yet another cultural moment. This time, they’re doing so with the #ServingSingleswithKnorr campaign, stepping in as the ultimate wingman

John Eriomala

6 months ago

Hugo Salvaterra’s “My Semba” and the Politics of Art

Hugo Salvaterra’s My Semba premiered at the 2026 edition of the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR). Watching My Semba recalls the divisive conversations held at the recently concluded 76th Berlin International Film Festival about silence and activism in cinema. The festival jury President, Wim Wenders, and others suggested that filmmakers and the festival should “stay […]

Seyi Lasisi

6 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?

Kate Henshaw: More Than a Nollywood Icon

Zimbabwean Filmmaker, Tapiwa Chipfupa, Wants to Solve Structural Hurdles through AVEL

Google Expands AI Search Features to Support Yorùbá and Hausa

Shankcomics’ 2026 SiGMA Africa Award Win Matters More Than You Think

Digital Piracy in Nigeria: We Need Honest and Accommodating Conversations

How Dami Ajayi Blends Being A Music Nerd With A Reality TV Guilty Pleasure

How Knorr Tapped into Gen Z’s Craving for Real Connection with the #ServingSingleswithKnorr Campaign

Hugo Salvaterra’s “My Semba” and the Politics of Art

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