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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

2 months 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

3 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

4 months ago

Magixx’s Debut Album Transports Us To a Poignant Dreamscape

The title of Magixx’s debut album—I Dream in Color—evokes cinematic visions; the vague feeling of being caught in a dream overlaid with vivid bursts of color. The spectral undertones inherent in the album’s title pervades the 13 tracks that make up the album. I Dream In Color, exists in a mellow dreamscape conjured from the […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

2 years ago

Burna Boy Shows Signs of Slowing Down in The Run Up To No Sign Of Weakness

Burna Boy’s eighth studio album is finally on the horizon. In the past few weeks, the album’s rollout has ramped up significantly. He has made appearances on the covers of magazines and teased the album on social media through cheeky puns and aphorisms. He has appeared on shows, letting viewers in on certain nuances of […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

2 years ago

The Ethics of Piracy: What “Dream Count” Forces Us To Acknowledge

As far as stoking excitement for the book goes, her spectacular promotional efforts have paid off handsomely and the results are in plain view. Social media is strewn with bubbly photos of fans posing with signed copies of the novel.

Chibuzo Emmanuel

2 years ago

The Pandemic That Reshaped Nigerian Music

In 2020, as the pandemic brought the world to a standstill, forcing Nigerians into movement restrictions and lockdowns, it was also incubating music talent and creativity that would go on to leave a legacy five years after. In Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, clubs were shut, concerts were getting cancelled, even smaller festivities like weddings and […]

Patrick Ezema

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

10 Essential Film Festivals Elevating African Cinema Worldwide

These cultural landmarks serve as vital creative ecosystems where African filmmakers forge career-defining connections, secure distribution deals, and participate in global cinematic conversations.

Shalom Tewobola

2 years ago

“Ada Omo Daddy” Review—A Familiar Rhetoric Undermined by Technical Glitches

A dig into the corpus of Nigerian home video and modern cinema will reveal narratives that make references to the traditional responsibilities of the man in the home. Not only is the man a leader in his household, but also he is expected, as a father, to be heavily involved in life-changing decisions of the […]

Adedamola Adedayo

2 years ago

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

2 years 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?

Magixx’s Debut Album Transports Us To a Poignant Dreamscape

Burna Boy Shows Signs of Slowing Down in The Run Up To No Sign Of Weakness

The Ethics of Piracy: What “Dream Count” Forces Us To Acknowledge

The Pandemic That Reshaped Nigerian Music

A Transformative 90-Day Mentorship Program for Women in Media

10 Essential Film Festivals Elevating African Cinema Worldwide

“Ada Omo Daddy” Review—A Familiar Rhetoric Undermined by Technical Glitches

My Life In Nollywood: Olawale Morgan Junaid

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