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
When popular Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci embarked on her attempt to break the world record for the longest cooking hours, she was met with a lot of support and earned herself tangible goodwill. Already well-known on social media for her creative recipe videos, she grew into a bigger sensation offline as well, a much-needed distraction […]
2 years ago
Many might subscribe to the idea that innovation is the mother of invention, perhaps they are right. The art of finding newer or creative ways to express, is a catalyst that propels growth in every industry and sector. For Uncle Bubu, redefining DJ mashups into genre-fusion while exploring other outlets of creativity is his way […]
2 years ago
When Ajebutter22 and BOJ first created Omo Pastor in 2012, one thing that was very obvious on the track, was how naturally captivating their musical chemistry was. BOJ’s sultry, yet distinctive vocals and Ajebutter22’s smooth rap flow and wordplay, make them the dream team of collabs in the industry. In 2018, they released the first […]
2 years ago
The African Footballer of the Year award, presented to the best African footballer every year, has been conferred by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) since 1992. Sadio Mane of Senegal won the 2022 edition, beating his then-Liverpool teammate and Egypt’s Mohammed Salah. This year, the 2023 edition of the award ceremony is scheduled for […]
2 years ago
**By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency** After approval for the use of vaginal rings by nearly a dozen countries, Africa is inching closer to local manufacturing of the world’s first fully woman-controlled HIV prevention device. South Africa will be the first country on the continent to make and distribute the dapivirine vaginal ring (DVR) […]
2 years ago
Nigerian football, specifically the Super Eagles—the Nigerian senior male football team—has experienced only lows and lows in recent times. From failing to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to allegations of bribery and corruption levied against the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), last November by Sven Goran Eriksson, the Swedish coach best known for […]
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
Every week, Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You get to hear their fascinating background, their behind-the-scenes stories, and more. Today, we link up with Nigerian singer and soundtrack producer, Stanley Okorie, who has been dubbed the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) of Nollywood soundtrack production. […]
2 years ago
