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Days into 2026, quips about 2026 being the new 2016 began to circulate on social media. In a sense, this gestured at Gen Z’s relentless penchant for nostalgia, a phenomenon that’s as palpable in the music of the day as it is in fashion. It also doubles as a pun, or a meme, if you […]
2 weeks ago
If Nigeria is a country of good people, what does it take to build a great nation? Where does personal virtue end and collective responsibility begin? And what happens when goodness exists in a system that does not reward it?
1 month ago
Afrobeats’ global expansion has opened doors at an unprecedented pace. New artists are stepping onto festival stages, international showcases, and headline slots far earlier in their careers than was once possible. But with that access has come a noticeable erosion of standards — particularly when it comes to live performances. Increasingly, poor showings are being […]
1 month ago
Everyone has a podcast—or is about to launch one. From living rooms to YouTube studios, microphones are plugged in, ring lights are on, and conversations are being recorded at a dizzying pace. Podcasts flit from hot topic to hot topic, with a steady stream of camera ready guests lending instantly viral ‘insight’ to the increasingly […]
7 months ago
GO Lifestyle magazine, known for publishing digital magazines on global lifestyle trends since 2017, has named Api Lifestyle, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, Mr. Eazi, Tony Elumelu, and Nkem Onwudiwe as luminary figures that shaped lifestyle culture in 2023. This recognition comes as a major honor for Adewumi Segun Gabriels, better known by his moniker Api Lifestyle, […]
2 years ago
The 66th Grammy Awards took place last night with the most number of Nigerian artists nominated. Although it ended with no Nigerian artist winning an award, it was still a significant moment in the journey to dominating the music industry worldwide. Aside from music, Nigerians also known for their style and extravagance pulled up to […]
2 years ago
Artists have long used music to relay personal experiences and take on topics ranging from love to pain to mental health. These experiences form the crux of the stories of the artists. In 2022, Emoseh Khamofu, known professionally as Bloody Civilian, made a striking entrance into the Nigerian music industry. Her debut single, How To […]
2 years ago
Dance has been an integral part of the afrobeats culture for decades. In the vibrant landscape of contemporary dance, Black dancers continue to redefine and elevate the art form, bringing innovation, expression, and cultural richness to the global stage. As we step into 2024, it is our pleasure at Culture Custodian to shine a spotlight […]
2 years ago
Rele Gallery has set its sights on one of the world’s foremost culture capitals — London. Already, the gallery has two established outposts in major world capitals, Lagos in Nigeria and Los Angeles in the U.S.A. Rele means “going home” in Yoruba, a sentiment of national pride that Adenrele Sonariwo wants to cultivate through engaging […]
2 years ago
Prettyboy D-O and Odumodublvck have found themselves locked at the center of Nigerian music’s most recent controversy, the first in 2024. Already, the internet has been agog with comments implying a shared artistic similarity between the artists, and these were often fashioned against Odumodublvck as his profile had grown tremendously in the past year—insinuating that […]
2 years ago
In the past decade, Mavin has produced several chart-topping hits that have dominated the Nigerian music scene and beyond. With an impressive roster of artists including Tiwa Savage, Korede Bello, Ayra Starr and Rema, Mavin has cemented its place as one of the most successful music labels in Nigeria. In this article, we take a […]
2 years ago
As the world continues to evolve and become more dependent on popular centralised entertainment, the issues of accountability and transparency become increasingly important. More specifically, in the Nigerian entertainment industry, there’s been an unsettling trend towards entertainment industry public figures expressing troubling behaviour and making controversial comments. Nigeria is going through an intense political upheaval […]
2 years ago
