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Features, reviews, and essays on film and TV shows from across the African continent

Akay Mason’s “Red Circle” is a Thoughtful Drama that Doesn’t Add Up

The Yoruba people have a saying: “Sátídé ti ọ dà, àti Jímọ́h láti mọ́.” Although there are different iterations of this saying, what they loosely translate to is that tomorrow’s greatness is foreshadowed in the details of today. This often-recycled axiom captures my thoughts after watching the trailer for Akay Mason’s Red Circle which has […]

Seyi Lasisi

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1 month ago

Akay Mason’s “Red Circle” is a Thoughtful Drama that Doesn’t Add Up

Nollywood Romcoms Do Not Reflect Nigeria

If you’ve been even remotely active online, the words Achalugo and Odogwu have likely crossed your path, either directly or embedded in brands like Piggyvest’s marketing materials. Perhaps you’ve also encountered the lavish praise hailing Love in Every Word as one of 2025’s cinematic masterpieces, or declarations that Omoni Oboli has revolutionized NollyTube. If we […]

Shalom Tewobola

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3 months ago

Nollywood Romcoms Do Not Reflect Nigeria

7 Predictions For Nigerian Film in 2025

As we look back on the previous year’s releases, debuts, and industry-defining moments in Nigerian Film, it’s time we look forward and embrace what this year might hold for Nigerian Film.  Here’s what and who to keep an eye on as the year continues to take shape. I do not come to you by chance […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

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6 months ago

7 Predictions For Nigerian Film in 2025

My Life In Nollywood: Ken Erics

Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You get to learn about their fascinating backgrounds, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This episode features actor and producer Ken Erics. Ken Erics, whose full name is Ekenedilichukwu Ugochukwu Eric Nwenweh, always knew he was meant for […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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3 weeks ago

My Life In Nollywood: Ken Erics

My Life In Nollywood: Wingonia Ikpi 

Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You get to learn about their fascinating backgrounds, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This episode features film executive, producer, director, casting director and talent manager, Wingonia Ikpi.  Wingonia Ikpi was born in Ugep, Cross River State, with […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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4 weeks ago

My Life In Nollywood: Wingonia Ikpi 

How Lagos Queer Film Festival is Building a Safe and Radical Space for Queer Media 

Yearly and almost obligatorily, liberal and inclusive culture publications in Nigeria and Africa, dedicate a large chunk of their coverage during June, Pride Month, to spotlighting positive queer narratives. Writers send profile, listicles and interviews’ pitches to editors who gracefully commission them. These published essays, music and film listicles and video interviews propels the monumental […]

Seyi Lasisi

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4 weeks ago

How Lagos Queer Film Festival is Building a Safe and Radical Space for Queer Media 

Is Nollywood Sabotaging Itself?

Nollywood’s global trajectory is undeniable. The industry’s international breakthrough arguably began in 2018 with Lionheart, Netflix’s first original Nigerian production. This milestone was followed by the film becoming the first submission from the Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) to the Academy Awards, despite the committee’s establishment in 2014. Since then, a steady stream of Nigerian […]

Shalom Tewobola

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4 weeks ago

Is Nollywood Sabotaging Itself?

“Inside Job” Is A Hodgepodge of Stunted Ideas

Comedy is best enjoyed as a filmic genre when it subtly reveals itself and its virtues. That way, even with characters that do not make sense, who are trapped in ludicrous moments, it ends up making sense. This is one mark that Kenyan creator and director Tosh Gitonga (also known for Nairobi Half Life, Volume, […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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4 weeks ago

“Inside Job” Is A Hodgepodge of Stunted Ideas
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