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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

My Life In Nollywood: Wingonia Ikpi 

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 film executive, producer, director, casting director and talent manager, Wingonia Ikpi.  Wingonia Ikpi was born in Ugep, Cross River State, with […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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1 year ago

My Life In Nollywood: Wingonia Ikpi 

How Lagos Queer Film Festival is Building a Safe and Radical Space for Queer Media 

Yearly and almost obligatorily, liberal and inclusive culture publications in Nigeria and Africa, dedicate a large chunk of their coverage during June, Pride Month, to spotlighting positive queer narratives. Writers send profile, listicles and interviews’ pitches to editors who gracefully commission them. These published essays, music and film listicles and video interviews propels the monumental […]

Seyi Lasisi

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1 year ago

How Lagos Queer Film Festival is Building a Safe and Radical Space for Queer Media 

Is Nollywood Sabotaging Itself?

Nollywood’s global trajectory is undeniable. The industry’s international breakthrough arguably began in 2018 with Lionheart, Netflix’s first original Nigerian production. This milestone was followed by the film becoming the first submission from the Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) to the Academy Awards, despite the committee’s establishment in 2014. Since then, a steady stream of Nigerian […]

Shalom Tewobola

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1 year ago

Is Nollywood Sabotaging Itself?

“Inside Job” Is A Hodgepodge of Stunted Ideas

Comedy is best enjoyed as a filmic genre when it subtly reveals itself and its virtues. That way, even with characters that do not make sense, who are trapped in ludicrous moments, it ends up making sense. This is one mark that Kenyan creator and director Tosh Gitonga (also known for Nairobi Half Life, Volume, […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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1 year ago

“Inside Job” Is A Hodgepodge of Stunted Ideas

10 Festival Films That Are Worth The Watch

In the past few weeks, there has been an increase in discourse around the promotion of Nollywood films, with several social media users stressing the need for producers to incorporate higher levels of promotion with the ultimate aim of securing a theatrical or streaming release as opposed to merely being screened at festivals. The sentiment […]

Naomi Ezenwa

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1 year ago

10 Festival Films That Are Worth The Watch

Is President Tinubu Using Foreign Trips To Abdicate Governance?

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is again preparing to leave Nigeria, this time for St. Lucia on June 28, for what has been described as a mix of “official engagements” and “personal vacation.” The trip was confirmed by St. Lucia’s Prime Minister, Philip J. Pierre, who stated that only two days (June 30 and July 1) […]

Alex Omenye

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1 year ago

Is President Tinubu Using Foreign Trips To Abdicate Governance?

Braye Bares His Soul On “I Wish I Had More Time”

Braye’s debut single on Spotify is dated October 2024, but before he mustered the courage and resources to release his own music, he had already immersed himself in the scene for years; as a songwriter, instrumentalist and more. Instagram archives show him locked in studio sessions with the likes of Tems and Amaarae, while he […]

Patrick Ezema

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1 year ago

Braye Bares His Soul On “I Wish I Had More Time”
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