Explainers, analyses, and essays on government policies, and political trends and movements around the continent
My Father’s Shadow is a personal, semi-autobiographical exploration of the Davies brothers. It’s charged as an attempt to make sense of the absence that shaped their formative years.
4 weeks ago
Despite his embattled situation, writing Wizkid off is a bit premature, he still has a huge fanbase and the talent to command rave reviews from critics.
1 month ago
To open 5ive, the poet Alhanislam recites a spoken-word commentary on the album and the man behind it. It feels a little pretentious, rooted in the same idea that drives artists to label every new project their deepest and most personal work yet. Yet some of it does have grounding in real-life events. Alhanislam hails […]
2 months ago
If you’ve been even remotely active online, the words Achalugo and Odogwu have likely crossed your path, either directly or embedded in brands like Piggyvest’s marketing materials. Perhaps you’ve also encountered the lavish praise hailing Love in Every Word as one of 2025’s cinematic masterpieces, or declarations that Omoni Oboli has revolutionized NollyTube. If we […]
2 months ago
Adulthood transforms the holiday season into a kaleidoscope of shifting perspectives and evolving traditions. The once eagerly anticipated Christmas morning, filled with the unbridled excitement of unwrapping presents and discovering treasures beneath the tree, now carries the weight of thoughtful gift-giving and the joy of creating meaningful connections. The festive melodies that once served as […]
1 year ago
In Nigeria, as well as other parts of the world, Christmas Day (December 25th) is a Christian holiday for celebration of love, family and life, during which people express affection for one another, exchange gifts and throw parties. However, due to the popularity of the festive season, the celebration is adopted by even non-Christians and […]
1 year ago
It’s almost impossible to keep up with all the amazing albums that drop every year. The Best Albums of the Year is a Culture Custodian compilation of the best bodies of work that defined the musical year 2023. From groundbreaking Afrobeats collaborations to the commanding rap albums and the palpable street vibes and energy, we […]
1 year ago
The last time the music group NSG spoke to us at Culture Custodian, it was following the release of their mixtape, Roots in 2020. Since then, the 6 man Hackney-born Ghanaian and Nigerian artists have gone on tours and in October 2023, finally released their debut album, Area Boyz. The 19 track project is a […]
1 year ago
The 67th annual Ballon d’Or ceremony witnessed history as 36-year-old Lionel Messi won his 8th award, making him stand shoulders above everyone else. This achievement earned him the right to be a part of football’s elite class. But for Africa, the stars of the show were Mohammed Salah, who finished 11th, Yassine Bounou, who finished […]
1 year ago
Sir Victor Uwaifo, the late great Nigerian musician, once confessed seeing Mami Wata as he sat strumming a guitar on a beach, in Lagos, in the 1960s. That incredulous encounter, the Highlife maestro claimed, inspired The Guitar Boy, his national hit which characterizes Mami Wata as a benign presence. A sea goddess, Mami Wata is […]
2 years ago
Your friends and family might be too old to believe in Santa, but they will always appreciate a good gift. With just a couple of weeks left till Christmas if you have not decided on what to get for your loved ones, this list might be the best place to start. We have curated a […]
2 years ago
Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways in which we all use the internet? Obasanjo’s Internet is our interview series where we speak to some of our internet favourites on how they relate to the internet and what it means to them […]
2 years ago
