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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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4 days ago

“Starrgirl”: Ayra Starr Trades Becoming for Being

A Transformative 90-Day Mentorship Program for Women in Media

Are you a budding woman professional looking to take your media career to the next level? Here’s your chance! We’re excited to announce a 90-day hands-on mentorship program designed to empower and equip the next generation of women in media. This program is part of Culture Custodian’s three-part campaign celebrating women redefining African media today […]

Damilola Oyeleke

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1 year ago

A Transformative 90-Day Mentorship Program for Women in Media

My Life In Nollywood: Olawale Morgan Junaid

Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You learn about their fascinating backgrounds, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This episode features fast-rising actor, Olawale Morgan Junaid. The story of Olawale Junaid is beautiful but with rough patches.  His parents  separated while he was young. […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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1 year ago

My Life In Nollywood: Olawale Morgan Junaid

Why BNXN Deserves More, and Why He Isn’t Getting It

BNXN’s newest single, No Spoil My Steeze was released as a “Christmas gift” to his fans. The snippet had trended for a few days prior, garnering retweets on Twitter and likes on IG. The track, when it arrived, was every bit what it had promised—BNXN is very much in zen mode, floating on an Amapiano-leaning […]

Patrick Ezema

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1 year ago

Why BNXN Deserves More, and Why He Isn’t Getting It

Chiby and Naomi’s Love Story Was Years in the Making

Chiby and Naomi’s love story took the scenic route. Back in 2009, they walked the same school hallways, probably passing each other without knowing they’d one day share their lives. Years later, Twitter brought them back together, where their playful banter and witty exchanges lit up the timeline. 2019 marked the turning point: an event […]

Shalom Tewobola

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1 year ago

Chiby and Naomi’s Love Story Was Years in the Making

Nigerian Lives: Love Made Me Do It 

In the waning days of February, love continues to permeate the air around us. Unlike fear, which paralyzes, anger that blinds, and joy which elevates—love possesses the power to completely rewrite the rules by which we live our lives. The phenomenon is as ancient as humanity itself: people suddenly crossing boundaries they once deemed impenetrable, […]

Shalom Tewobola

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1 year ago

Nigerian Lives: Love Made Me Do It 

Jeriq’s Community Hack Is A Template For Up-And-Coming Artists

Fans wanted to be in the venue before it became dark. Jeriq’s homecoming concert, now an annual event, took place on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Last year, his homecoming concert at Michael Okpara Stadium in Enugu, which drew over 20,000 fans, was a major success. After a week of work, many took to the streets […]

Alex Omenye

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1 year ago

Jeriq’s Community Hack Is A Template For Up-And-Coming Artists
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