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Here Is Everything We Know About “My Father’s Shadow”

My Father’s Shadow is a personal, semi-autobiographical exploration of the Davies brothers. It’s charged as an attempt to make sense of the absence that shaped their formative years.

Shalom Tewobola

6 months ago

Afolabi Olalekan’s “Freedom Way” Fails to Aspire Beyond Reiteration and Lamentation

Afolabi Olalekan’s Freedom Way written and produced by Blessing Uzzi, takes a lengthy and laborious 90 minutes to drive home a single point: our lives, as humans and Nigerians, especially, are connected. Uzzi’s script assembles a varied cast to make this point: the co-founders of Easy Go Ride, Themba (Jesse Suntele), Tayo (Ogaranya), and Edi […]

Seyi Lasisi

3 months ago

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

5 months ago

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

6 months ago

What “Children of Blood and Bone” Reveals About Nollywood’s Deeper Struggles

An announcement meant to celebrate African storytelling instead ignited debates about Hollywood’s disregard for Nollywood talent, accusations of cultural interloping, and the perceived insensitivity of Western production teams.

Shalom Tewobola

10 months ago

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How Friendship Built Gbemi And Toye’s Love Story

In the 2024 Nigerian romantic comedy-drama Christmas in Lagos, veteran actor Shaffy Bello plays Gbemi, a 59-year-old woman, and Wale Ojo plays her longtime boyfriend, Toye Prince. Gbemi finds herself at a crossroads, torn between her enduring relationship with Toye and the reappearance of her high school sweetheart, Chief Dozie, portrayed by Richard Mofe-Damijo. Gbemi, […]

Alex Omenye

9 months ago

Unearthing The Untold Story of An African’s Groundbreaking Transatlantic Expedition

For most of history, Africans on the continent and in the diaspora have been made to see the world and the developments therein through the eyes of their Western colonizers. These colonizers, mostly Europeans, conceived as avatars of excellence, position themselves at the forefront of science and technology. Pushing the great discoveries and histories, such […]

Adedamola Adedayo

9 months ago

How Ibrahim Suleiman And Linda Eijiofor’s Love Story Started On Set

Ibrahim Suleiman and Linda Ejiofor are two celebrated figures in the Nigerian entertainment industry, known not only for their talents but also for their inspiring love story. Their love story began on the set of Tinsel, a popular Nigerian television series. Linda had been a long-standing cast member, while Ibrahim joined the show later. Their […]

Alex Omenye

9 months ago

My Life In Nollywood: Iretiola Doyle

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 and filmmaker, Iretiola Doyle. When we think about Nollywood personalities who, through their on-screen characters, have forged the image of the strong, […]

Adedamola Adedayo

9 months ago

TF1+: France’s Streaming Platform Turns To Africa

TF1+, France’s foremost ad-supported video on-demand streaming platform, has announced plans to embrace the African audiences, extending their services to the continent. This move comes as part of the company’s global expansion strategy that was initially announced last year. Launched on 8th January 2024 as a replacement for the services offered by MyTF1, TF1+ is […]

Adedamola Adedayo

9 months ago

Netflix Sets the Stage for a Blockbuster 2025

Netflix is gearing up for what could be its most ambitious year yet, with a dynamic slate of films, series, and games set to launch in 2025. At its annual showcase at the historic Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria, emphasized the platform’s commitment to groundbreaking entertainment. She said, “No […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

9 months ago

Ekanem Stories Unveils Second Episode of E Dey Happen, The Beju Prayer

Following its pilot episode released in November 2024, the Nigerian animation lab, Ekanem Stories, has released another episode of its animated series, E Dey Happen. Titled The Beju Prayer, the episode follows the titular character, Beju, as he navigates the dull intricacies of a job he dislikes while pursuing his true passion as a content […]

Damilola Oyeleke

9 months ago

Nollywood Female Directors to Watch in 2025

The Nollywood landscape is a study in contrasts. One moment, we’re celebrating Funke Akindele’s record-breaking box office success; the next, the industry is embroiled in heated debates over the depth of romantic comedies. Yet, this tension speaks to Nollywood’s vitality, an industry in constant dialogue with itself, evolving through its challenges and triumphs. Amid this […]

Shalom Tewobola

9 months ago

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Here Is Everything We Know About “My Father’s Shadow”

Afolabi Olalekan’s “Freedom Way” Fails to Aspire Beyond Reiteration and Lamentation

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

Nollywood Romcoms Do Not Reflect Nigeria

What “Children of Blood and Bone” Reveals About Nollywood’s Deeper Struggles

How Friendship Built Gbemi And Toye’s Love Story

Unearthing The Untold Story of An African’s Groundbreaking Transatlantic Expedition

How Ibrahim Suleiman And Linda Eijiofor’s Love Story Started On Set

My Life In Nollywood: Iretiola Doyle

TF1+: France’s Streaming Platform Turns To Africa

Netflix Sets the Stage for a Blockbuster 2025

Ekanem Stories Unveils Second Episode of E Dey Happen, The Beju Prayer

Nollywood Female Directors to Watch in 2025

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