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Despite his embattled situation, writing Wizkid off is a bit premature, he still has a huge fanbase and the talent to command rave reviews from critics.
1 month ago
To open 5ive, the poet Alhanislam recites a spoken-word commentary on the album and the man behind it. It feels a little pretentious, rooted in the same idea that drives artists to label every new project their deepest and most personal work yet. Yet some of it does have grounding in real-life events. Alhanislam hails […]
2 months ago
Last weekend, the youngest of the Uzama brothers, Osahan Uzama, more known by his moniker, Famous Pluto, joined the ranks of his brothers—Shallipopi, and Zerry DL, both fierce advocates of Benin Street Pop—with the release of his feverishly anticipated single Na Scra. Before its official release, the song had been making the rounds on TikTok, […]
3 months ago
Fela remains the loudest figure against government oppression and corruption in our music history, but a lot of others have lent a voice to the struggles of Nigerians through the years. Daddy Showkey, an indigene of the backward Lagos slum of Ajegunle, pioneered Galala music, which often took aim at the government in power and detailed the poverty in his hometown.
3 months ago
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 […]
3 months ago
Epochal cultural moments are rarely, if ever, grasped or appreciated in the moment. Instead, we drift about, swirling in underappreciation for what we believe to be mundane, completely failing to register the magnetism of the moment. Only in retrospect, the elucidating quality of time having brought the magic of that era into focus, do we […]
5 months ago
King Yakky, born Kazeem Yayah Aremu, is a dynamic force across the music, beauty, and entrepreneurial landscapes. With a career defined by innovation and precision, Yakky has built an impressive portfolio that bridges creative expression and business acumen. As the founder and CEO of Glittering Health Beauty, Yakky has established himself as a global beauty […]
6 months ago
From the multitude of new music releases this year, here is Culture Custodian’s definitive ranking of the best ten songs of 2024, as chosen by our editorial team.
6 months ago
Rema’s HEIS could be the soundtrack to an antihero film. Big drums underscore his many pompous self-proclamations in capital letters, while the sinister keys that intersperse them provide them a scary, evil temperament. It’s exactly the project he needed to fulfill his career’s direction and tie up many of his creative choices over the years: […]
6 months ago
By Patrick Ezema, Chibuzo Emmanuel, Damilola Oyeleke, Shalom Tewobola and Alex Omenye Another year has come and, save for a few days, gone, and we’ve been introduced to another glut of albums released from the stables of Nigerian artists. A year that started out slow for Nigerian music—prompting discussions from fans and thinkpieces from critics […]
6 months ago
They no dey love for Lagos, felenfe, felenfe, everybody, felenfe, ihe neme, felenfe. They no dey love for Lagos.These are the words that open up the listening experience, after the dreamy intro, on the No Love In Lagos album and the latest body of work from Show Dem Camp where they collaborate with The Cavemen. […]
6 months ago
Afro-dancehall heavyweight Timaya sets the stage for his anticipated Timaya Day concert with the music video for Mase. The PinkLine-directed tape showcases the artist’s presence while reinforcing his position as a pioneer in Nigeria’s vibrant music landscape. This strategic release builds momentum for the third annual Timaya Day Concert, scheduled for January 1, 2024, at […]
6 months ago
Uncover the captivating story of Victony from growing up in Ojo in Lagos, to meeting Billie Eilish and his heartfelt exploration of emotions on his debut album ‘Stubborn’.
6 months ago
