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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 week 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

1 month 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

2 months ago

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

3 months ago

“My Father’s Shadow”: Analysing the Identity Crisis of a Nigerian and African Title

My Father’s Shadow dual-citizenship tension isn’t an isolated conversation in African cinema. From the early 2000’s to date, there have been a select number of African titles with similar tension.

Seyi Lasisi

3 months ago

Through “Sanity,” Riick Wants You to See Him

Derrick Emmanuel, known in the music world as Riick, never imagined he’d pursue music professionally. Life, however, had other plans. When his only surviving parent passed away, he turned to music out of necessity, driven by the responsibility of caring for his younger sister. He walked away from football for reasons he’d rather not dwell […]

Shalom Tewobola

10 months ago

The Paradox of Nigerian Music’s Global Success

On the 11th of October 2025, Travis Scott’s globe-trotting Utopia tour, which has seen him performing in far-flung cities of the world—among them Reading, São Paulo, and Bramham—led him to the 94,000 capacity FNB stadium in South Africa, the largest in Africa. As Travis Scott bounded up the stage, the teeming audience—which, viewed from above, […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

10 months ago

Uchenna Ugwu’s “I Too, Crave Death” Is A Delicate Reflection On Suicide and Mental Health

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 13 per cent of adolescents between 10 and 19 years globally have been diagnosed with a mental disorder. These disorders often trigger social withdrawal, causing loneliness and becoming a catalyst for suicide. A WHO report cited by The Guardian also indicates that one in four Nigerians […]

Adedamola Adedayo

10 months ago

2025 WFF Youth Film Festival: Abdulafiz Opeyemi Shittu’s Short Documentary “Dodo-Ikire” Spotlights Women In Agrifood Systems

In 2007, during a visit to his uncle in Gbongan, Osun state, Abdulafiz Opeyemi Shittu spent some time with someone who made dodo-ikire, a local delicacy derived from bananas. He fell in love with it. He noticed that there was a special storage area for unripe bananas until they were ripe and suitable for the […]

Adedamola Adedayo

10 months ago

Chee Keong Cheung on Bridging Worlds Through Film: The Making of “Son of the Soil”

Son of The Soil, an action thriller film set in Nigeria, had an eventful premiere at the 10th edition of Black Star International Film Festival (BSIFF 2025) late September, where it won three awards: Best Film, Best International Showcase, and Best Director. Directed by British-Chinese filmmaker Chee Keong Cheung and co-produced with Andreas Roald (Sovereign […]

Adedamola Adedayo

10 months ago

Lojay’s Debut Album “XOXO” Might Just Be The Latest Playbook For Lagos Playboys

Lojay looks at once excited and embarrassed playing the role of wingman. Draped against deep red curtains that seem even more luxuriant against the warm glow of an ornate orange lamp, he slouches comfortably in his seat, gesticulating elaborately as he treats us to his pedagogy on wooing women. “Ladies and gentleman,” he starts, “I’ve […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

10 months ago

Adekunle Gold’s “Fuji” Fantasy

It’s impressive how Adekunle Gold keeps evolving and switching sounds to fit the zeitgeist. His debut, Gold, blends urban Highlife and Juju, with batiks and earthy tones matching its cultural outlook. His sophomore, About 30, is a soulful, introspective record that deepens his storytelling and vocal range. His third (Afro Pop Vol. 1), fourth (Catch […]

Michael Kolawole

10 months ago

Timini Egbuson Writes His Own Script in Martell’s Swift Diaries

“I started off in sales and marketing for an e-commerce firm. I was supposed to play it safe. Stable job, good life. But I wanted more, so I quit my job and changed my story.” When Timini Egbuson says this in Martell’s Swift Diaries, his tone is calm, almost casual — but the weight of […]

Naomi Ezenwa

10 months ago

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Faridah Folawiyo’s Year of Yes

Mid-Year Review: The 10 Best Nigerian Songs of 2026

What Exactly Is All This Sex Doing in Blood Sisters?

In Nigeria, Shame is the Substance of Things Hoped For

“My Father’s Shadow”: Analysing the Identity Crisis of a Nigerian and African Title

Through “Sanity,” Riick Wants You to See Him

The Paradox of Nigerian Music’s Global Success

Uchenna Ugwu’s “I Too, Crave Death” Is A Delicate Reflection On Suicide and Mental Health

2025 WFF Youth Film Festival: Abdulafiz Opeyemi Shittu’s Short Documentary “Dodo-Ikire” Spotlights Women In Agrifood Systems

Chee Keong Cheung on Bridging Worlds Through Film: The Making of “Son of the Soil”

Lojay’s Debut Album “XOXO” Might Just Be The Latest Playbook For Lagos Playboys

Adekunle Gold’s “Fuji” Fantasy

Timini Egbuson Writes His Own Script in Martell’s Swift Diaries

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