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Faridah Folawiyo’s Year of Yes

A recurring theme in Folawiyo’s discussion of her work is accessibility, not as a marketing term but as something closer to a personal correction.

Anjola Akinmade

3 weeks ago

Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, The Custodian of Action and Nollywood’s Voice of Reason

Nollywood actor Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, who has died aged 66 of an unnamed cancer, inspired Nigerian film audiences and industry practitioners with his commanding performances and recorded goodwill. The actor who has stayed away from mainstream attention and conversation was the face of recent conversation after one of his daughters posted a video detailing the […]

Seyi Lasisi

20 hours ago

“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

4 days ago

Mid-Year Review: The 10 Best Nigerian Songs of 2026

In the spirit of culture curation, Culture Custodian has put together a list of the best songs of 2026, so far.

John Eriomala

2 months ago

What Exactly Is All This Sex Doing in Blood Sisters?

Blood Sisters Understands That Sex Can Tell a Story. It Just Doesn’t Always Know What Story It’s Telling.

Naomi Ezenwa

3 months ago

Inside “3 Cold Dishes:” Asurf Oluseyi’s Boldest Film Yet

Asurf Oluseyi is a filmmaker who refuses to play it safe. Best known for his breakout directorial debut Hakkunde (2017) and the crowd-pleasing Kasanova (2019), his work straddles the commercial and the conscious, often spotlighting underrepresented narratives through a human cinematic lens. His latest project, 3 Cold Dishes, a Pan-African thriller tackling sex trafficking, premiered […]

Shalom Tewobola

1 year ago

What It Really Takes to Keep Up With Customer Expectations Today

Today’s customers expect more than just good service. They want fast answers, easy transactions, helpful staff, and a brand that feels like it really gets them. It can be a lot to manage, especially for smaller businesses that already have their hands full. Still, keeping up doesn’t mean doing everything perfectly. It means listening, learning, […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

1 year ago

A Fleet of Afrocentric Films Sail To The 32nd New York African Film Festival

A partnership between Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) and African Film Festival, Inc. (AFF) will lead to the upcoming 32nd edition of the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF). The festival welcomes over 30 classic and contemporary films from filmmakers across Africa and the diaspora. In total, 100 films are expected for screening at the […]

Adedamola Adedayo

1 year ago

Five Key Takeaways From The 17th Headies

The 17th edition of the Headies, Nigeria’s premier music award, was held on Sunday, and as usual, it was a festive music event, featuring both freshly minted stars and music legends alike vying for their own iconic Headies plaque. It also saw the return of the many drawbacks that we must now assume to be […]

Patrick Ezema

1 year ago

The Wait Continues: Nollywood Films Expected but Not Released

The second quarter of the year is underway, and we have witnessed a number of Nollywood releases across different distribution outlets—video on-demand streaming platforms, YouTube, cinemas. Things seem to be taking an interesting shape, while tensions of Netflix and Prime Video’s purported partial retraction from the African market remain almost inexistent. In the last two […]

Adedamola Adedayo

1 year ago

“5ive” Is Davido’s Happiest Album Yet — and That’s Enough

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 […]

Patrick Ezema

1 year ago

Nnamdi Kanaga’s Memoir “Onwuchekwa: Death Waits…” Highlights His Existential And Artistic Ties With Tragedy

On April 19th, 2014, during the Easter celebrations, Nnamdi Kanaga received an invitation to grief after he got a call informing him that one of his brothers, Peter, a university freshman at the time, had drowned. Six years after his initial bereavement, Kanaga lost his father. The psychological impact of these experiences seem to weigh […]

Adedamola Adedayo

1 year ago

Homegrown Harmony: SDC’s Palm Wine Sessions Is a Toast to Day Ones

On the 17th of April, Show Dem Camp (SDC) had their Palm Wine Sessions show featuring SDC and Friends at Bature Brewery, – the first of a series of four shows across Lagos, as part of their promotion for an unnamed upcoming project. Alte music, Highlife, Rap and Afrobeats met to create the cool, calm […]

Naomi Ezenwa

1 year ago

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Faridah Folawiyo’s Year of Yes

Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, The Custodian of Action and Nollywood’s Voice of Reason

“Starrgirl”: Ayra Starr Trades Becoming for Being

Mid-Year Review: The 10 Best Nigerian Songs of 2026

What Exactly Is All This Sex Doing in Blood Sisters?

Inside “3 Cold Dishes:” Asurf Oluseyi’s Boldest Film Yet

What It Really Takes to Keep Up With Customer Expectations Today

A Fleet of Afrocentric Films Sail To The 32nd New York African Film Festival

Five Key Takeaways From The 17th Headies

The Wait Continues: Nollywood Films Expected but Not Released

“5ive” Is Davido’s Happiest Album Yet — and That’s Enough

Nnamdi Kanaga’s Memoir “Onwuchekwa: Death Waits…” Highlights His Existential And Artistic Ties With Tragedy

Homegrown Harmony: SDC’s Palm Wine Sessions Is a Toast to Day Ones

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