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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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2 weeks ago

“Starrgirl”: Ayra Starr Trades Becoming for Being

Aleruchi Kinika on Photography’s Cathartic Power

Minutes into our call, Aleruchi Kinika, whose photographs have the uncanny ability to evoke a stillness that can feel almost transcendental, tells me she was perpetually depressed, weird, and reclusive as a child. “There’s a reason why my work is the way it is. I was a melancholic kid growing up. I felt so alone […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

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1 year ago

Aleruchi Kinika on Photography’s Cathartic Power

Da Capo Expands His Afro House Discography with “Indigo Child II: Love and Frequency”

Born in Chicago’s underground club scene, house music emerged as DJs and producers shaped its signature electronic sound, hypnotic, repetitive beats that would soon captivate dance floors around the world. Its global reach has given rise to countless variations, including Amapiano, South Africa’s distinctive take on house music that has exploded onto the international stage. […]

Shalom Tewobola

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1 year ago

Da Capo Expands His Afro House Discography with “Indigo Child II: Love and Frequency”

My Life In Nollywood: Adam Songbird 

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 soundtrack composer and sound designer, Adam Songbird. Aluko Damilola (alias Adam Songbird) had a communal upbringing that exposed him to different […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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1 year ago

My Life In Nollywood: Adam Songbird 

Borderline Desperate: How Politicians Worldwide Deport Blame

Across the globe, governments facing economic turmoil are turning to a familiar scapegoat: immigrants. From the UK to the USA, and across African nations, leaders are quick to deploy anti-immigration rhetoric and policies as a tool to deflect blame, stoke nationalism, and maintain public support – often at the expense of truth, equity, and basic […]

Naomi Ezenwa

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1 year ago

Borderline Desperate: How Politicians Worldwide Deport Blame

Isimi Lagos Named One of Lagos’ Top 3 Real Estate Locations to Buy Now

Isimi Lagos, Nigeria’s pioneering Wellness & Polo Country Estate, has been officially recognized as one of the Top 3 real estate locations to buy land in Lagos, according to a recent industry roundup highlighting high-growth and future-ready developments across the state. The ranking underscores Isimi Lagos’ rising value as a transformative eco-community, blending nature, innovation, […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

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1 year ago

Isimi Lagos Named One of Lagos’ Top 3 Real Estate Locations to Buy Now
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