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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

What Bloody Civilian’s Photo Outrage Reveals

On January 25, Emoseh Khamofu, known professionally as Bloody Civilian, shared a bikini photo on X social platform. The image itself was unremarkable—the kind countless women post daily—yet it sparked intense debate for one reason: Bloody is a female Nigerian musical artist. Within hours, think pieces proliferated across social media, accusing her of using her […]

Shalom Tewobola

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2 years ago

What Bloody Civilian’s Photo Outrage Reveals

Nneoha Aligwe Is Redefining Nigerian Horror Films

After completing her law degree, she redirected her path, enrolling in film school to study directing. In 2021, she founded the African International Horror Film Festival (AIH), the first of its kind in Nigeria and only the second in Africa. Her goal was clear: to spotlight a genre that was going extinct and create a platform for African horror stories.

Shalom Tewobola

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2 years ago

Nneoha Aligwe Is Redefining Nigerian Horror Films

Adebayo Jolaoso Is The Nigerian Photographer Shaping Fashion and Representation

Adebayo Jolaoso (b. 1994) is a Nigerian fashion and contemporary photographer whose work has captivated the global fashion scene. Based in Lagos, Adebayo’s images are distinguished by their striking visual storytelling, capturing the essence of black beauty, form, and fashion through a modern Nigerian perspective. His photography uniquely merges art with commerce, emphasizing the importance […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

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2 years ago

Adebayo Jolaoso Is The Nigerian Photographer Shaping Fashion and Representation

What Do Indigenous Nigerians Benefit From Diaspora Inclusion in Fashion? 

Before landing what she thought was her dream job, a young woman allegedly spent three grueling days crafting mood boards, writing essays, and developing a social media strategy for a diaspora fashion brand. It seemed like the opportunity of a lifetime—a chance to contribute to an international brand that claimed to celebrate African stories. But […]

Shalom Tewobola

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2 years ago

What Do Indigenous Nigerians Benefit From Diaspora Inclusion in Fashion? 

My Life In Nollywood: Abayomi Alvin 

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 actor, content creator, and producer Abayomi Alvin. For Abayomi Alvin, professional acting was an afterthought. As a young adult, he got into film […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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2 years ago

My Life In Nollywood: Abayomi Alvin 
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