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Explainers, analyses, and essays on government policies, and political trends and movements around the continent

In Nigeria, Shame is the Substance of Things Hoped For

What shall it profit a people to lack shame?  What does it really profit a nation of over 180 million people to consistently platform and promote individuals with an addiction to humiliation? There comes a time when one must sit back, rest their hands on their head, exhale, and declare that it all doesn’t make […]

John Eriomala

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3 months ago

In Nigeria, Shame is the Substance of Things Hoped For

How to Waste a Population of 200 Million Footballers

When Morocco’s King Mohammed VI commissioned the $10 billion stadium construction program that hosted the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, he understood what many African politicians miss: winning tournaments transforms political capital. In an election year, Nigerian leaders seeking high office might note that Morocco’s investment didn’t just host tournaments; it announced Morocco as […]

Afolabi Adekaiyaoja

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6 months ago

How to Waste a Population of 200 Million Footballers

From Lagos to Nairobi: The Guestlist Party Takes Its Global Formation East

Ikuku and leading nightlife platform The Guestlist Party are set to expand their global footprint with a highly anticipated debut in Kenya, marking a major moment for African nightlife culture. Following a run of successful showcases across Abuja, Cape Town, and Lagos, the collaboration now turns its focus to East Africa — bringing together some […]

Naomi Ezenwa

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6 months ago

From Lagos to Nairobi: The Guestlist Party Takes Its Global Formation East

GUESS Opens First Physical Store in Nigeria with Strategic Retail Partner Persianas Retail Limited (PRL)

Persianas Retail Limited (PRL), GUESS Inc.’s exclusive retail partner in Nigeria and a leading fashion, sports, and lifestyle retailer, is proud to announce the opening of the first GUESS physical store in Nigeria. The launch represents a significant milestone in GUESS’ global expansion strategy and reinforces Nigeria’s growing importance within the international fashion and lifestyle […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

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6 months ago

GUESS Opens First Physical Store in Nigeria with Strategic Retail Partner Persianas Retail Limited (PRL)

How 2016 Reshaped The Sound and Ambitions of Afrobeats

Days into 2026, quips about 2026 being the new 2016 began to circulate on social media. In a sense, this gestured at Gen Z’s relentless penchant for nostalgia, a phenomenon that’s as palpable in the music of the day as it is in fashion. It also doubles as a pun, or a meme, if you […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

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6 months ago

How 2016 Reshaped The Sound and Ambitions of Afrobeats

Kachi Benson is All About Making Impact With His Documentaries

On February 27, 2026, Nigerian documentary filmmaker Kachi Benson will release his latest film, Mothers of Chibok, in cinemas across the country, an uncommon move within Nollywood, where theatrical releases are typically dominated by fiction and comedy-driven titles. Benson, Nigeria’s first Emmy Award winner, is bringing a feature-length documentary to the big screen at a […]

Shalom Tewobola

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6 months ago

Kachi Benson is All About Making Impact With His Documentaries

Sundance 2026: Olive Nwosu’s “Lady” is Calling for a Revolution

One of what Olive Nwosu’s Lady gets right is this: Nigeria is overripe for a revolution. In Nwosu’s directorial feature debut, the eponymous character (played by Jessica Gabriel’s Ujah) carries a quiet, heavy burden that mirrors the national mood. This mixture of resilience and silence will, through the course of the film, be stretched thin. […]

Seyi Lasisi

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6 months ago

Sundance 2026: Olive Nwosu’s “Lady” is Calling for a Revolution

“Delicious or Disaster” or the Death of Nigerian Excellence

Nigerian content creation is having a moment. From Nollywood’s global expansion to the explosion of digital creators commanding international audiences, the country’s creative economy is thriving. Food content, in particular, has found a devoted following, cooking channels showcasing traditional recipes, culinary entrepreneurs building empires online. It’s within this landscape that Delicious or Disaster, created by […]

Shalom Tewobola

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7 months ago

“Delicious or Disaster” or the Death of Nigerian Excellence

Remember What You Are: Kejii’s The Four Element Series

Released on 6 October 2025, The Four Element Series marks a contemplative body of work by Nigerian artist Balikis Badru, professionally known as Kejii. Comprising four oil-on-canvas paintings, Fire, Earth, Air, and Water, the series explores humanity’s enduring relationship with the natural world, positioning the elements not as forces external to us, but as intrinsic […]

Naomi Ezenwa

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7 months ago

Remember What You Are: Kejii’s The Four Element Series
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