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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 Alté’s Critics Don’t Seem To Grasp

Last weekend a four word quote tweet—“11 years upcoming btw”—revived the now tired conversation around Alté’s slump in renown. The brusque tweet was in response to a set of pictures Cruel Santino had posted. In the pictures, he can be seen posing with his friends at Rahman Jago’s High Fashion store. Yesterday, influencer and culture […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

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2 years ago

What Alté’s Critics Don’t Seem To Grasp

Detty December: A Souring Love Story?

For Nigerians in the Diaspora, this period, Detty December, comes with the financial obligation to spend. Keeping with the communal values of Nigeria, visiting Nigerians spend a significant portion of their largesse on gifts to family and friends

Chibuzo Emmanuel

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2 years ago

Detty December: A Souring Love Story?

Kemi Badenoch: An Expert in Truth-Telling

Ultimately, Ms. Badenoch’s relationship with Nigeria is purely transactional—a narrative to differentiate herself in British politics. She’s the outsider who rose through determination, from a McDonald’s worker to Conservative Party member at 25, to party leader. Unlike her predecessors, she can claim firsthand experience of national decline, a narrative she deploys like a political catchphrase. 

Shalom Tewobola

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2 years ago

Kemi Badenoch: An Expert in Truth-Telling

Kemi Badenoch: Five Times The Tory Leader Has Taken A Swipe At Nigeria

Kemi Badenoch has beef with Nigeria. Since becoming the leader of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom, she has frequently criticized Nigeria on various fronts.  She has spoken about her early years in Nigeria, describing growing up in an atmosphere of fear and insecurity and highlighting the widespread corruption in the country. Nigerian Vice-President […]

Alex Omenye

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2 years ago

Kemi Badenoch: Five Times The Tory Leader Has Taken A Swipe At Nigeria

My Life In Nollywood: Bolaji Ogunmola

Every week, Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood professionals. You get to hear their fascinating background, their behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This week’s edition features actor and filmmaker, Bolaji Ogunmola. NollyTube, a nonce for the sub-industry of Nollywood productions hosted on YouTube, is navigated by different mainstream and […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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2 years ago

My Life In Nollywood: Bolaji Ogunmola
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