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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
The role of every story teller is simply to tell stories the way they are, barring any biases or perceptions on whether they are “big” or “small”. In doing this, there will be a limitless amount of experiences reflected in literature that cover every form of the human experience. For Olumide Makanjuola, the human experience […]
2 years ago
Dance remains an integral aspect of the Nigerian community and has significantly been impacted by the Red Bull brand. The Red Bull Dance Your Style competition has emerged as the fastest-growing one-on-one street dance battle in Nigeria with its third edition garnering extensive praise within the dance community. It is an international street dance competition […]
2 years ago
Lifesize Teddy appears on screen seated in the passenger’s seat of a car. She is just returning from the airport after her first performance as a Mavin star in Port Harcourt, her home city. The date is 12th August, only three days after her unveiling, and she is having, as expected, one of the busiest […]
2 years ago
On the 28th of July, Adekunle Gold released his fifth studio album titled, Tequila Ever After. The long anticipated album shows a different side to the versatile artist. Today, about three weeks after it’s release, we asked the team at Culture Custodian for their thoughts and opinions, in this in-house commentary on the album. […]
2 years ago
Belgian-born and Canada based artist, Apashe is known for his genre-bending approach to electronic music. He combines the purity of his symphonic orchestral compositions with the rawness of electronic music and hints of hip-hop and bass, creating a unique majestic sound that has gained over a billion streams. His high-energy live performances feature live instrumentation […]
2 years ago
Nigeria’s music scene is a vibrant tapestry, brimming with remarkable artists who possess the power to make a lasting impact on both the industry and society through their distinct contributions. These artists are not just creating music; they are crafting stories, reflecting the country’s culture, history, and contemporary experiences. Their lyrics delve into social issues, […]
2 years ago
Celebrities are akin to gods in certain parts of the world. They are placed on pedestals and held to different standards merely because of the amount of money they make and their level of fame. Alongside being put on a pedestal comes the feeling of entitlement fans have towards their lives; who they are in […]
2 years ago
Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ isn’t one to shy away from hard topics. Her work is known for exploring the intricacies of sensitive topics that affect the average Nigerian society. In her 2017 novel, Stay With Me, Adébáyọ̀ explored themes like infertility, sickle-cell anaemia, and the cultural concept of abiku. By creating a deeply intriguing storyline, the book […]
3 years ago
