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

“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

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1 month ago

“Starrgirl”: Ayra Starr Trades Becoming for Being

Olamide Adio and Victor Daniel: The Filmmaking Duo Concerned With Honest and Dignifying Portrayal of Nigerians

In 2015, Olamide Àdìó and Victor Daniel met, virtually, on Wallflowers, a Facebook writers’ group for young creatives with literary aspirations. Then, they were both trying to be serious writers and were educating themselves privately by reading and writing. As Àdìó recalled, at the time, their relationship was peripheral and one of mutual respect at […]

Seyi Lasisi

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12 months ago

Olamide Adio and Victor Daniel: The Filmmaking Duo Concerned With Honest and Dignifying Portrayal of Nigerians

The Attack on Uzo Njoku Reveals a Dangerous Trend

Moments before, Uzo Njoku had radiated an impeccable gleefulness. So much so that after she read an insulting tweet, she filmed a satirical dance video in response. Now, as she sat in the capacious news conference room, several cameras pointed in her direction, the words of the interviewer, who wore a black double breasted tuxedo […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

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12 months ago

The Attack on Uzo Njoku Reveals a Dangerous Trend

Detty December: Boon or Burden 

December in Lagos has become something everyone looks forward to every year. Months prior, Lagos is almost serene, defined by the occasional late-night traffic, quiet sidewalks, and the hum of day-to-day bustle. But once the Yuletide hits, the lagoon city transforms into a month-long festival of back-to-back concerts, sold-out events, and daily pop-ups. Socialites, hustlers, […]

Oluwatoyosi Longe

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12 months ago

Detty December: Boon or Burden 

My Life In Nollywood: Emmanuel Igbekele Odihiri

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 cinematographer, editor and colorist, Emmanuel Igbekele Odihiri. Emmanuel Odihiri grew up in the 90s  Ikotun, Lagos, living with his grandmother in […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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12 months ago

My Life In Nollywood: Emmanuel Igbekele Odihiri

How a Random Hashtag Birthed Kano International Poetry Festival

In 2016, Salim Yunusa, the founder of Poetic Wednesdays, was stuck in traffic after a long day of receiving lectures. Nothing was moving and he was in a bad mood. This prompted him to write an untitled short poem bordering on uncertainty. Since he couldn’t find a title and wanted to post on Facebook, he […]

Seyi Lasisi

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12 months ago

How a Random Hashtag Birthed Kano International Poetry Festival

Will Odumodublvck’s Industry Machine Live Up To Its Hype?

Following more than a year of relentlessly teasing his sophomore album INDUSTRY MACHINE, on Monday, Odumodublvck announced its release date: Friday, September 26,2025. The announcement video opens with a close-up shot of a palm-sized wooden cross. The camera zooms out to reveal Odumodublvck situated in a junk yard resembling somewhere in Alaba Market. He wears […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

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12 months ago

Will Odumodublvck’s Industry Machine Live Up To Its Hype?
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