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Supo Shashore’s ‘Journey of an African Colony; The Making of Nigeria’ Looks Like a Documentary We Should All Watch

May 12, 2018 by Culture Custodian

As a Lawyer and Writer, Olasupo Shasore S.A.N is in a class of his own. After making a career in Litigation and an unsuccessful attempt at Politics, he has found

Feature News & Politics

BBC Africa Releases Documentary on Codeine Epidemic in Nigeria

May 7, 2018 by Culture Custodian

Investigative journalist, Ruona J. Meyer and Adejuwon Soyinka of BBC pidgin embark on a journey to uncover the codeine epidemic in Nigeria. This takes them from the streets to the

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Tomi Idowu Explores Balance Of Dual Identities in Debut Doc, ‘AFRICAN-american’

May 5, 2018 by Tomi

Ask anyone how they identify themselves and they’ll have a multitude of identities, some more salient than others. Living in Nigeria all my life, I never really felt like I

Feature Music

Wizkid and Davido Are Taking A Route Only Olamide Once Plied

April 18, 2018 by Tomi

Since 2012, Wizkid and Davido have exchanged spots at the top and for the most part, the aim, while probably never vocalised, was besting the next man and outdoing him.

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Homecoming Finale: I Took it Personally Whenever NEPA Struck, It Felt Abusive

April 17, 2018 by Culture Custodian

By Ashabi Idris A lesson in stress management As I turned in my application for OPT in the summer of 2016, I knew I needed to start mentally preparing myself

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Homecoming Series: Cafe Neo Is Not The Equivalent Of Starbucks

April 12, 2018 by Culture Custodian

By Femi Alabirin It’s been 13 months since I made the ‘dreaded’ move back home and I still have mixed feelings about my decision. I’ve had to adjust, re-adjust, learn,

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Homecoming Series: Like It Or Not, Everyone Is Your Brother Or Sister

April 11, 2018 by Culture Custodian

By Kemi Agbaje “The media shows Lagos as either plush houses and clear blue swimming pools or shanty towns and overcrowded markets but they’ve got it wrong. Lagos cannot be

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Homecoming Series: I Have Spare Party Clothes in the Car

April 10, 2018 by Culture Custodian

By Anusionwu Charles Let me start with a sweeping statement, Nigeria is a mad country and you have to be mad to survive here. I don’t mean that in an

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Homecoming Series: Childbirth Is Probably Easier Than NYSC Registration

April 8, 2018 by Culture Custodian

By Ahunna Nwaogwugwu I have never written about my homecoming. I suppose, on many levels, it’s because it’s still an experience. Even now. I moved back to Nigeria in October

Feature Music

Burna Boy Talks Fashion, Hypocrisy, Rise and Class With SSENSE

April 6, 2018 by Tomi

One of the greatest criticisms the Nigerian market seems to have about Burna Boy is his desire to shy away from press. With the high amount of distrust Burna has

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GTK: Atela

March 22, 2018 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Tell us a bit about yourself and your background My full name is Francis Orterver Shima Atela, I was brought up in the barracks in Jos as my father was

Fashion Feature

Gidifest 2018: A Style Guide by Tokunboh Ola Badiru

March 22, 2018 by Culture Custodian

Welcome to my guide on how to drip like a faucet at GidiFest 2018. These are actually pieces I’d personally rock and advice any fashion forward person to. These pieces

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Best Moments From Past GidiFest Editions

March 21, 2018 by Culture Custodian

With Gidifest drawing closer, we went into the archives to curate some of the best and most significant performances from the 4 year old festival. Gidifest has undoubtedly ushered in

Custodian Originals Feature Music

Watch Burna Boy Perform ‘Ye’ in Los Angeles

February 19, 2018 by Tomi

Off Burna Boy’s recently released album, Outside, three records have distanced themselves from the rest in Ye, Heaven’s Gate and PH City Vibrations. The face of afro-fusion has hosted album

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The Creator vs. The Curator: The MI Abaga Dilemma

February 19, 2018 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

2017 was a good year in and for Nigerian pop culture. While the battle between Davido and Wizkid was going on, it seemed the likes of Tekno, Tiwa Savage Maleek