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When the Federal Government announced a new minimum wage of ₦70,000, it was heralded as a major victory for Nigerian workers. Politicians hailed it as evidence that the state was listening, with promises that the new pay floor would allow families “live decently.” But for many workers, the reality is far less optimistic. Against a […]
1 week ago
In Nigeria today, a nine-to-five job is rarely enough. Salaries vanish by mid-month. Bills pile up. Fuel is expensive. Food is a luxury. The economy is dragging everyone by the throat. So, people hustle after hours, on weekends, during lunch breaks. How are people surviving? We asked seven Nigerians about the side gigs they’ve picked […]
3 weeks ago
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 Taye Arimoro. Taye Arimoro was born a twin and grew up as one of the youngest children in a large […]
4 weeks ago
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 make-up and special effects artist, Maryam Ndukwe. Maryam Ndukwe is fuelled by ambition, a trait she describes as hereditary. Growing up […]
1 month ago
Polygamy in Nigeria is more than a question of culture or faith. To grow up within its walls is to inherit a complex blend of love and silence, kinship and competition, belonging and betrayal. For some, it was a beautiful chaos: the laughter of half-siblings echoing across shared courtyards, a mother’s quiet resilience, the structure […]
2 months ago
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I remember the first time I was cognizant of who Ayeni Adekunle was. As a teenager with an interest in media and the music industry, his columns in Punch and Thisday captured my interest and offered something to aspire to. Years later, I would make his acquaintance on Twitter, and he would prove a passive […]
3 years ago
Nigerian music has been one of the centrepieces of the current Nigerian cultural renaissance. It’s perhaps a sign of the growth of the industry that it’s increasingly common to find people pursue career paths within the industry. Record Producer, A&R, DJ and Architect, TMXO falls within this category so naturally, he made a good subject. […]
5 years ago
Unconventional career paths are very important, for me. They serve the purpose of recalibrating our minds on possibilities and their endlessness. They also offer a formula for what our future could be like. In a sense, that is part of the rationale for this series. It is important that people study the behavior of those […]
5 years ago
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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 Taye Arimoro. Taye Arimoro was born a twin and grew up as one of the youngest children in a large […]
4 weeks ago
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 make-up and special effects artist, Maryam Ndukwe. Maryam Ndukwe is fuelled by ambition, a trait she describes as hereditary. Growing up […]
1 month ago
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 soundtrack composer and sound designer, Adam Songbird. Aluko Damilola (alias Adam Songbird) had a communal upbringing that exposed him to different […]
2 months ago
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 […]
2 months ago
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When the Federal Government announced a new minimum wage of ₦70,000, it was heralded as a major victory for Nigerian workers. Politicians hailed it as evidence that the state was listening, with promises that the new pay floor would allow families “live decently.” But for many workers, the reality is far less optimistic. Against a […]
1 week ago
In Nigeria today, a nine-to-five job is rarely enough. Salaries vanish by mid-month. Bills pile up. Fuel is expensive. Food is a luxury. The economy is dragging everyone by the throat. So, people hustle after hours, on weekends, during lunch breaks. How are people surviving? We asked seven Nigerians about the side gigs they’ve picked […]
3 weeks ago
Polygamy in Nigeria is more than a question of culture or faith. To grow up within its walls is to inherit a complex blend of love and silence, kinship and competition, belonging and betrayal. For some, it was a beautiful chaos: the laughter of half-siblings echoing across shared courtyards, a mother’s quiet resilience, the structure […]
2 months ago
The creator platform OnlyFans has become a lightning rod for controversy, primarily due to its association with adult content and the broader societal discomfort with open discussions around sexuality. Yet, beyond the stigma lies a complex digital ecosystem where creators, including a growing number from Nigeria, harness the platform to achieve financial independence, reclaim narrative […]
3 months ago
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Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways in which we all use the internet? Obasanjo’s Internet is our interview series where we speak to some of our internet favourites on how they relate to the internet and what it means to them and their […]
3 months ago
Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways in which we all use the internet? Obasanjo’s Internet is our interview series where we speak to some of our internet favourites on how they relate to the internet and what it means to them and their […]
4 months ago
Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways in which we all use the internet? Obasanjo’s Internet is our interview series where we speak to some of our internet favourites on how they relate to the internet and what it means to them and their […]
4 months ago
Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways in which we all use the internet? Obasanjo’s Internet is our interview series where we speak to some of our internet favourites on how they relate to the internet and what it means to them […]
7 months ago
