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My Life in Nollywood: Loria Nnam Can Do It All

Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You get to learn about their fascinating backgrounds, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This episode features actress Loria Nnam. Loria Nnam is a multidisciplinary performer whose work spans acting, filmmaking, voice performance, music and storytelling. Her journey […]

Anjola Akinmade

11 months ago

Zlatan on Becoming a Symbol of Hope to Young People Around the World

“What does the title Symbol of Hope mean to you personally?” Lase, Zlatan’s 5-year-old son asks him. They’re seated on a long brown bench in a tastefully decorated white room furnished with indoor plants and elegant wooden furniture. “When I was growing up, I used to have people I looked up to,” Zlatan replies, “I […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

11 months ago

A Smooth, Sweet, Nutty, Spicy, and Floral Journey Through the Jameson Distillery on Tour

For one weekend, the world of Irish whiskey came alive in Lagos as Jameson Distillery on Tour (JDOT) invited guests to step inside the soul of the Jameson brand, through a multi-sensory journey that blended heritage, craftsmanship, and community in unmistakable Jameson fashion. From the check-in booth, where attendees were greeted with warm smiles and […]

Naomi Ezenwa

11 months ago

AFRIFF 2025: Chee Keong Cheung’s “Son of The Soil” Is A Gritty Revenge-Fuelled Action Thriller

The action drama genre is already etched in the memory of Nollywood. From the 90s, with films like Rattlesnake, through the early 2000s with State of Emergency and Issakaba to the new cinema productions like Gangs of Lagos, Brotherhood, Merry Men, The Black Book, and Suky, the genre has steadily evolved in Nigeria, adopting new […]

Adedamola Adedayo

11 months ago

Asake’s Tiny Desk Concert Foregrounds The Need For More Shows Where Music Takes Centrestage

Asake’s discography is marvelous for a variety of reasons. However, its kaleidoscopic and textured exploration of the full range of human emotions is notable. Want to simmer in a solemn atmosphere? Listen to Nzaza or Lonely at the Top. Feeling blue? Try Badman Gangster. Dealing with a flailing lover? Remember should prove an effective emotional […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

11 months ago

NBO Film Festival: Baker Karim’s “The Dog” as A Microcosm of Crime and The Messiah Complex

The Dog opens with distressing footage of the bloodied male protagonist screaming in torture. The moment is brief and jarring. The film then drifts back three weeks, revealing a saner version of the man, MZ, as he drives slowly in his car. This character is portrayed by Swedish actor of Ugandan descent, Alexander Karim, brother […]

Adedamola Adedayo

11 months ago

The Politics of Persecution: How The US Is Weaponizing Nigeria’s Enduring Insecurity Crisis

On October 31st, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Nigeria was being placed on the “Countries of Particular Concern” list maintained by the U.S. State Department. The list, which identifies nations deemed to be engaging in violations of religious freedom, includes China, Myanmar, North Korea, Russia, and Pakistan. On the same day, via a post […]

Naomi Ezenwa

11 months ago

Nigeria’s Proposed Abortion Law: A Step Backward in a Public Health Crisis

In a country where an estimated 1.25 million unsafe abortions occur annually, Nigeria’s Senate is considering legislation that would make a dire situation catastrophic. The Criminal Code Amendment Bill 2025, which recently came before the Senate for concurrence, proposes a ten-year jail term for anyone supplying drugs or instruments to procure abortions. This represents more […]

Shalom Tewobola

12 months ago

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AFRIFF 2025: Chee Keong Cheung’s “Son of The Soil” Is A Gritty Revenge-Fuelled Action Thriller

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NBO Film Festival: Baker Karim’s “The Dog” as A Microcosm of Crime and The Messiah Complex

The Politics of Persecution: How The US Is Weaponizing Nigeria’s Enduring Insecurity Crisis

Nigeria’s Proposed Abortion Law: A Step Backward in a Public Health Crisis

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