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Scheduled to be held on the 2nd of February, the Grammys season is once again at hand, and the spate of events that typically speckle the days leading to the awards night have begun taking place. Billie Eilish, Shakira, Chapelle Roan, Lady Gaga, and Bruno Mars have been announced as performers. Trevor Noah has been […]
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His caption read, “Our leaders can do better. The primary healthcare centers are the bedrock of our healthcare.” The video, now nearing a million views, highlighted the appalling condition of the facility, which should have been a lifeline for the community it serves. On January 25th, 2025, Nigeria’s and arguably Africa’s foremost health advocate and […]
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The military-led governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger on Sunday, January 28, 2024, announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This decision reduces the numerical strength of West Africa’s regional organization from 15 to 12. Formed in 1975, ECOWAS is widely regarded as West Africa’s top political and […]
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On January 25, Emoseh Khamofu, known professionally as Bloody Civilian, shared a bikini photo on X social platform. The image itself was unremarkable—the kind countless women post daily—yet it sparked intense debate for one reason: Bloody is a female Nigerian musical artist. Within hours, think pieces proliferated across social media, accusing her of using her […]
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After completing her law degree, she redirected her path, enrolling in film school to study directing. In 2021, she founded the African International Horror Film Festival (AIH), the first of its kind in Nigeria and only the second in Africa. Her goal was clear: to spotlight a genre that was going extinct and create a platform for African horror stories.
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Adebayo Jolaoso (b. 1994) is a Nigerian fashion and contemporary photographer whose work has captivated the global fashion scene. Based in Lagos, Adebayo’s images are distinguished by their striking visual storytelling, capturing the essence of black beauty, form, and fashion through a modern Nigerian perspective. His photography uniquely merges art with commerce, emphasizing the importance […]
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Before landing what she thought was her dream job, a young woman allegedly spent three grueling days crafting mood boards, writing essays, and developing a social media strategy for a diaspora fashion brand. It seemed like the opportunity of a lifetime—a chance to contribute to an international brand that claimed to celebrate African stories. But […]
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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, content creator, and producer Abayomi Alvin. For Abayomi Alvin, professional acting was an afterthought. As a young adult, he got into film […]
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