The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.)

BBLs Are No Longer Hushed and That’s a Problem

Freedom of choice is the ability to make decisions without being forced or unduly pressured by others.

1 month ago

How The Gathering On 100 is Curating a 100-Hour Cultural Reset in Lagos

To be a young adult in Lagos is to exist in a perpetual state of motion. Between navigating the relentless economic hustle, the pressures of digital visibility, and the chaotic hum of the city, finding a genuine moment to just breathe is a luxury. For years, Nigerian youth culture has heavily indexed on the turn […]

Amber Asuni

2 weeks ago

Open for Trade, Closed at the Border: Nigeria’s Visa Contradiction

Earlier this month, CNN’s international correspondent Larry Madowo posted a video from Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport, where he had just paid a $80 non-refundable visa fee to enter Nigeria from Nairobi. In the clip, he questioned why Nigeria continues to charge visitors from African countries that, in some cases, have removed similar barriers for […]

Naomi Ezenwa

1 month ago

Kate Henshaw: More Than a Nollywood Icon

Kate Henshaw’s career is a template for utilising celebrity status for social impact, while still maintaining a strong presence and evolving on screen.

John Eriomala

2 months ago

Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso: The State of Military Rule in Africa Thus Far

The Alliance of Sahel States was able to formalize its break from ECOWAS, leaning heavily on the argument that the regional bloc does nothing more than serve Western interests. These military governments have been able to deflect diplomatic isolation through partnerships with Russia, China, and Turkey, creating an alternative network of political cover and military support.

Naomi Ezenwa

2 months ago

It’s a bit … concerning

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How To Lose A Match in 99 Goals

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Episode 245: “Your Toes are a Mess, You need to see a Pediatrician”

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Grok, Is This Real?

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Episode 244 :”S.T.I – Seyi Tinubu’s Internet”

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Symbol of Hope

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Episode 243: “Protect Your Towel” ft Jake Tapper

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Unlock Your Brain

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Something to Give

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Tony Tetuila’s Life is a Journey of Resilience and Grace

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The Burden of Police Reform on IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu

On March 4, 2026, Mr Olatunji Rilwan Disu was officially sworn in as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP). The news of his appointment was followed by testimonies of his achievements in his previous roles within the NPF. His moderate success as the Commander of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Ondo, Oyo, and Rivers […]

Favour Bamijoko

6 minutes ago

4 Nigerian Music Projects to Expect in May 2026

In a bid to curate a tasteful listening experience in May, we’ve put together a list of four confirmed projects to look forward to.

John Eriomala

7 minutes ago

Durban FilmMart, Funding Cuts, and the Future of Africa’s Cinema and Funding Infrastructure

The Durban FilmMart (DFM) has rescheduled its 17th edition to October 9th to 12th, 2026, due to “significant funding challenges.” The 2026 rescheduling is coming after running 2025 on a tighter budget with delayed funds. Since its launch in 2010 by the Durban Film Office and the Durban International Film Festival, it has been positioned […]

Seyi Lasisi

10 minutes ago

On Botswana’s Decriminalisation of Same-Sex Relations and the Long Walk to Freedom For LGBTQ+ Africans

Celebrating this landmark decision is as much a breath of fresh air as it is a reminder of the conditions LGBTQ+ persons face in other African countries.

John Eriomala

12 minutes ago

Uyoyou Adia’s “Evi” to Tour Nigerian Universities

The producers of Uyoyou Adia’s Evi have announced their intention to organize a campus tour for the film. The tour is happening at an unspecified timeline and at schools across the country. This curated university screening will come after the film’s successful cinema run which started in March 2026. Evi is a 2026 Nigerian musical […]

Seyi Lasisi

1 day ago

Abimisola Anibaba is Capturing the African Immigrant Experience on Japa Diaries

Abimisola Anibaba is a multimedia storyteller and host of Japa Diaries, a podcast delving into the African immigrant experience, while also creating online content and consulting for social impact and media brands focused on culture, community, and creativity. Her Zillennial habits—Instagram/TikTok splits for work-pleasure blending, no comment fights, and viral lessons from 2020 misinformation or […]

Oluwamayowa Idowu

1 week ago

Demilade Akingbe Needs A TikTok Support Group

Over the last couple of years, Demilade Akingbe has created content around food and culture, which captures the soul of Lagos. This has helped her make the transition into a full-time content creator whose impact has steadily compounded. This forms the backdrop of her feature on Obasanjo’s Internet. Who are you? What do you do? […]

Oluwamayowa Idowu

3 weeks ago

Tabi Thinks Twitter is The Best Worst Social Media Platform

Tabi is a pop culture critic, humorist, and writer for her Substack newsletter Party’s Over, where she crafts prose, essays, and short stories probing the cognitive dissonance between natural instinct and social conditioning. In this version of Obasanjo’s Internet, she reflects on her day to day Internet habits and the evolution of her relationship with […]

Oluwamayowa Idowu

1 month ago

Tosin Adentan is Navigating Her Fear of Virality

Oluwatosin Adentan is a product designer, content creator, and self-proclaimed “noisemaker” who thrives on being boldly present online. Her unfiltered routines—waking to Snapchat/Twitter/Instagram checks, bedtime YouTube scrolling as a coping essential, and quick blocks/mutes for boundary-keeping—capture the internet as a chaotic pleasure hub for community-building (like 2023’s career-shifting discoveries) over disciplined work, with Instagram’s “controlled […]

Oluwamayowa Idowu

2 months ago

Kate Henshaw: More Than a Nollywood Icon

Kate Henshaw’s career is a template for utilising celebrity status for social impact, while still maintaining a strong presence and evolving on screen.

John Eriomala

2 months ago

Who is Nollywood Making Films For?

Conversely, in mainstream Nollywood, there exist two categories of filmmakers : the ones that make films for intellectuals and for the unthinking masses. There’s a pretension among members of both groups that they are different.

Seyi Lasisi

2 months ago

Durban FilmMart, Funding Cuts, and the Future of Africa’s Cinema and Funding Infrastructure

Seyi Lasisi

10 minutes ago

Uyoyou Adia’s “Evi” to Tour Nigerian Universities

Seyi Lasisi

1 day ago

AFRIFF Selects African Titles For Goes to Cannes Program

In February 2026, the Marché du Film, also known as the Cannes Film Market, announced Lagos as one of its partnering cities for the 2026 edition of the Goes to Cannes program, taking place from May 15 to 18th 2026, at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) was selected to […]

Seyi Lasisi

2 days ago

Don Julio Tequila Steps Up as Lead Sponsor for 12th AMVCA

This awards season, the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards returns for its 12th edition. Veteran actress Joke Silva has been named Head Judge, and Don Julio Tequila is stepping into the spotlight in a way that feels both timely and culturally resonant. Set for May 9, 2026, this year’s ceremony is shaping up to be […]

Amber Asuni

1 week ago

How 2016 Reshaped The Sound and Ambitions of Afrobeats

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 […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

3 months ago

4 Nigerian Music Projects to Expect in May 2026

In a bid to curate a tasteful listening experience in May, we’ve put together a list of four confirmed projects to look forward to.

John Eriomala

7 minutes ago

Tekno Blends Romance, Rhythm, and Reflection on “Where Did Love Go?”

Tekno announces his forthcoming album Where Did Love Go?, set for release in June 2026. Alongside the announcement, he shares two new singles, Bamboo and Press Button, offering the first full glimpse into the project. Distributed by emPawa Africa, both tracks introduce the album’s sonic direction. Bamboo, which opens the album, is self-produced by Tekno. […]

Alex Omenye

1 day ago

Much Ado About A Classic: On the Album Utility Decline in Nigerian Music

Does all of this ‘classic’ chatter matter right now? No, because the real conversation here is about why listeners keep returning to older albums.

John Eriomala

3 days ago

Moviestar: How Rema Resurrected the Overlooked Demons of His HEIS Era

With Moviestar, you get the perception of an artist asking yet again, “Is anybody even listening?”, an inquiry Rema, and Rema alone, can answer.

John Eriomala

3 days ago

Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso: The State of Military Rule in Africa Thus Far

Naomi Ezenwa

2 months ago

The Burden of Police Reform on IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu

Favour Bamijoko

6 minutes ago

On Botswana’s Decriminalisation of Same-Sex Relations and the Long Walk to Freedom For LGBTQ+ Africans

Celebrating this landmark decision is as much a breath of fresh air as it is a reminder of the conditions LGBTQ+ persons face in other African countries.

John Eriomala

12 minutes ago

What Does the UAE’s OPEC Exit Mean For Nigeria?

The global oil market faces fresh uncertainty following the United Arab Emirates’ decision to exit OPEC after nearly 60 years of membership. The move comes at a fragile moment, with the ongoing U.S.–Iran tension and conflict already disrupting supply routes and pushing oil prices into volatile territory. For Nigeria, an oil-dependent economy where global price […]

Anjola Akinmade

2 days ago

A Weakened Field: Mapping Nigeria’s Opposition Ahead of 2027

Nigeria is heading toward the 2027 presidential election with a political landscape that feels unusually thin on resistance.

Naomi Ezenwa

2 days ago

Abimisola Anibaba is Capturing the African Immigrant Experience on Japa Diaries

Oluwamayowa Idowu

1 week ago

Demilade Akingbe Needs A TikTok Support Group

Oluwamayowa Idowu

3 weeks ago

Tabi Thinks Twitter is The Best Worst Social Media Platform

Oluwamayowa Idowu

1 month ago

Tosin Adentan is Navigating Her Fear of Virality

Oluwamayowa Idowu

2 months ago

How Dami Ajayi Blends Being A Music Nerd With A Reality TV Guilty Pleasure

Substack is like heyday Twitter when there was a true sense of community.

Oluwamayowa Idowu

2 months ago

Abimisola Anibaba is Capturing the African Immigrant Experience on Japa Diaries

Oluwamayowa Idowu

1 week ago

7 Predictions For Nigerian Film in 2025

As we look back on the previous year’s releases, debuts, and industry-defining moments in Nigerian Film, it’s time we look forward and embrace what this year might hold for Nigerian Film. Here’s what and who to keep an eye on as the year continues to take shape. I do not come to you by chance […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

1 year ago