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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.

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

3 weeks 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 […]

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.

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

The Nigerian Jokes Are No Longer Funny

The fact that a subset of Nigerians engage in these acts does not make them representative of Nigeria or Nigerians as a whole.

Favour Bamijoko

2 months ago

10 Under-the-Radar EPs You Might Have Missed in 2026

Here’s a list of 10 solid EPs from the past few months that you might have missed

John Eriomala

2 months ago

Nigeria’s Illusion of Political Awareness: The Gap Between Outrage and Action

Nigeria has no shortage of people trying to fix things. Think tanks are constantly churning out policy papers, social media activists are trying to mobilise thousands with their posts, advocacy organisations fill rooms with inspiring conversations about democracy and civic duty, and yet real change is still far. The ideas stay exactly where they were conceived — in conference rooms, TikTok comment sections, and Twitter threads.

Zainab Nasreen Muhammad

2 months ago

Faaji Production’s “GRIT” Challenges Format Norms in African Reality TV

Faaji Productions gave Lagos a first look at GRIT at the screening of the opening episode of the new Pan-African reality competition series before its public debut on YouTube on July 3rd. The private screening, held on Saturday, June 27, at Ebony Life Place, pulled in a mix of industry executives, media, and creatives eager […]

Zainab Nasreen Muhammad

2 months ago

One-Listen Review: Balloranking’s “Baby Thug”

For longtime Balloranking fans expecting the blues depths of Trench Kid and Ghetto Gospel, this album will definitely be a letdown

John Eriomala

2 months ago

Will Nigeria Ever Get Sports Administration Right?

One of the clearest indicators of Nigeria’s failing sports ecosystem is that Nigeria does not produce its own talents, nor does it have a system to do so.

Favour Bamijoko

2 months ago

Sex Diaries: I Slept With My Brother’s Best Friend And I Did Not Die

Sex is never just sex. Every week, we follow a thread of desire into stories about connection, vulnerability, and the twisting logic of intimacy. This week’s diary entry comes from a woman who crossed a boundary she had long believed was untouchable when she slept with her brother’s best friend. I knew, from the moment […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

2 months ago

“A Good Call”: Five Lessons Behind Nollywood’s Highest-Grossing Film of 2026

In 2018, Nigerian actress and filmmaker Uzoamaka Power worked as a customer care agent at a call center. The lead actress and writer of Dammy Twitch’s directorial feature debut, Call of My Life, has shared this story multiple times. The first time, to my knowledge, was at the film’s post-AMVCA premiere, which attracted industry players, […]

Seyi Lasisi

2 months 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?

The Nigerian Jokes Are No Longer Funny

10 Under-the-Radar EPs You Might Have Missed in 2026

Nigeria’s Illusion of Political Awareness: The Gap Between Outrage and Action

Faaji Production’s “GRIT” Challenges Format Norms in African Reality TV

One-Listen Review: Balloranking’s “Baby Thug”

Will Nigeria Ever Get Sports Administration Right?

Sex Diaries: I Slept With My Brother’s Best Friend And I Did Not Die

“A Good Call”: Five Lessons Behind Nollywood’s Highest-Grossing Film of 2026

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