Création Africa is the new digital platform connecting artists, designers, filmmakers, and more across Africa and France. From open calls to funding and training, it’s made for those building the culture.
3 weeks ago
Any avid football fan would easily glimpse, in Fireboy’s current situation, an ominous but eerily familiar tale: a player of tremendous skill loses form, perhaps on account of an injury or the psychological toll of a crushing defeat, or possibly personal problems. Time passes but the player’s usual fine form continues to be supplanted by […]
1 week ago
Nigerians are united in their exhibitionist and exaggerative tendencies. The cultural and social conditioning of the Nigerian society makes living a solitary and modest lifestyle impossible. Parties, even intimate ones, must be exaggerated, music must be chaotically high, clothes must carry markings of wealth even if said wearer isn’t wealthy. Thus, public display is celebrated […]
3 weeks ago
“Which line, let them bring it out, has had more impact than that like on Cast,” Odumodublvck asks in a radio interview with Beat 99.9FM’s Osi Suave. “Which Hip Hop song,” he continues, “has had more cultural impact, in the last 20 years? Brother in the history of Nigerian Hip Hop, no song has had […]
1 month ago
Tiwa Savage has built a longstanding musical career which has sparked conversation, created undeniable impact and redefined the meaning of a pop-star, in the context of African music.
2 months ago
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Five years ago today, Burna Boy released Twice As Tall, a body of work that didn’t just solidify his place at the top of Afrobeats but also helped push Nigerian music further into the global conversation. Before its release, Burna had already made waves with African Giant, earning international attention and Grammy recognition. But Twice […]
15 hours ago
Last month in Washington, D.C., the foreign ministers of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) sat side-by-side in the Oval Office to sign an agreement that, on paper, promises to end three decades of recurring war in Africa’s Great Lakes region. Brokered by the Trump administration and witnessed by the State of […]
15 hours ago
After years of discussions between Cameroon and France, French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged the violent acts committed by his country’s military forces in Cameroon during the country’s struggle for independence. In a letter to the Cameroonian President, Paul Biya, made public yesterday, Emmanuel Macron conceded that the former imperial power had “exercised repressive violence […]
15 hours ago
The death of a one-year-old baby girl in The Gambia has ignited public outrage amid suspicions that she was a victim of female genital mutilation (FGM). The baby was rushed to the hospital in the capital, Banjul, after developing severe bleeding, but was pronounced dead on arrival, police said. While an autopsy is underway to […]
2 days ago
The US government recently announced that it will disburse $93 million under its US food aid scheme. According to the US government, the countries set to benefit from the aid are Nigeria, Mali, Ethiopia, Niger, Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, Madagascar, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Kenya, and Chad. The aid […]
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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 […]
4 days 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 […]
1 week 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
1 month ago
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Nigerians are united in their exhibitionist and exaggerative tendencies. The cultural and social conditioning of the Nigerian society makes living a solitary and modest lifestyle impossible. Parties, even intimate ones, must be exaggerated, music must be chaotically high, clothes must carry markings of wealth even if said wearer isn’t wealthy. Thus, public display is celebrated […]
3 weeks ago
Being the primary unit of socialization, the family provides a safe space for its members to survive and thrive, offering love, care, and attention regardless of their flaws. Much like an injured body part that affects the function of the whole, the loss of a family member, such as a parent, can cause grief and […]
2 days ago
Prime Video’s latest Nigerian film, Finding Nina, cultivates a restrained yet deliberate sense of artistry, using photography and the Northern Nigeria landscape as its thematic anchors. At the centre of the plot is its protagonist Jabir (JB), a seasoned street photographer whose journey drives the narrative. From fleeting childhood memories of a boy quietly observing […]
2 days ago
When Kemi Adetiba’s To Kill a Monkey was released on Netflix, it was seemingly agreed upon that it was another of the director’s masterpieces until dissenting reviews started tripping in. These reviews, which I also contributed to, assessed the series beyond its supposedly compact storytelling and genre-conscious editing, cinematography and lighting. In the nature of […]
1 week ago
During his speech at the 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards on June 27, Kachi Benson declared, “This win is for Nigeria really, and we’d like to dedicate this to Anthony Madu, and every kid out there who has a dream. The world is watching and waiting to hear your story.” For those familiar […]
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“Which line, let them bring it out, has had more impact than that like on Cast,” Odumodublvck asks in a radio interview with Beat 99.9FM’s Osi Suave. “Which Hip Hop song,” he continues, “has had more cultural impact, in the last 20 years? Brother in the history of Nigerian Hip Hop, no song has had […]
1 month ago
Five years ago today, Burna Boy released Twice As Tall, a body of work that didn’t just solidify his place at the top of Afrobeats but also helped push Nigerian music further into the global conversation. Before its release, Burna had already made waves with African Giant, earning international attention and Grammy recognition. But Twice […]
15 hours ago
Amaarae’s third studio album, Black Star, arrives with the weight of high anticipation and the unmistakable scent of artistic reinvention. Known for her restless sonic curiosity, the Ghanaian-American star previously blurred Afrobeats, alté music, punkish electronics, and R&B into surreal pop across her earlier projects The Angel You Don’t Know (2020) and Fountain Baby (2023). […]
2 days ago
For a music lover, few things compare to the thrill of stumbling onto an emerging act and watching them transform—slowly at first, then rapidly—from a raw, unpolished state, into a fully formed star with all the trappings of fame. It’s a story we’ve witnessed in countless iterations—from Wizkid’s blistering rise in 2011 to Asake’s phantasmagorical […]
3 days ago
Juno Award-winning Afro-Soul artist Osé has released her latest single, 24 Hours, pushing the boundaries of her talent. Known for her emotionally resonant songwriting and genre-blending sound, Osé continues to build momentum with this highly anticipated release. Born in Nigeria and raised in Toronto, Osé brings a global sensibility to her music, blending Afrobeat rhythms with […]
4 days ago
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The 17th edition of The Headies was held on Sunday night and it came complete with the standard fare of problems. The production was characteristically abysmal. The broadcast feed could as well have been from the 1980s. Tardiness was a problem, as usual. It’s almost like the entire concept of time was lost on the […]
4 months ago
Last month in Washington, D.C., the foreign ministers of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) sat side-by-side in the Oval Office to sign an agreement that, on paper, promises to end three decades of recurring war in Africa’s Great Lakes region. Brokered by the Trump administration and witnessed by the State of […]
15 hours ago
After years of discussions between Cameroon and France, French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged the violent acts committed by his country’s military forces in Cameroon during the country’s struggle for independence. In a letter to the Cameroonian President, Paul Biya, made public yesterday, Emmanuel Macron conceded that the former imperial power had “exercised repressive violence […]
15 hours ago
The death of a one-year-old baby girl in The Gambia has ignited public outrage amid suspicions that she was a victim of female genital mutilation (FGM). The baby was rushed to the hospital in the capital, Banjul, after developing severe bleeding, but was pronounced dead on arrival, police said. While an autopsy is underway to […]
2 days ago
The US government recently announced that it will disburse $93 million under its US food aid scheme. According to the US government, the countries set to benefit from the aid are Nigeria, Mali, Ethiopia, Niger, Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, Madagascar, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Kenya, and Chad. The aid […]
2 days 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
6 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
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If you’re even moderately active on the social media platform called X, otherwise known as Twitter, you’d attest to the fact that for a while now the platform has felt different; more volatile; a mound of dry tinder ever poised to burst into flames. The platform has always had the reputation of functioning as a […]
6 months ago
The atmosphere was electric at the upscale Ikoyi venue on July 24, 2025. Nigeria’s entertainment heavyweights gathered: industry veterans, journalists, and executives, answering a call from two powerhouses. Inkblot Studios, the first Nigerian production house to partner with Amazon Prime and Netflix, had teamed up with Filmhouse Group, West Africa’s leading cinema and distribution giant. […]
2 weeks ago
South African pay-TV giant MultiChoice has launched its first mobile game, Shaka iLembe: Match Challenge, marking a move into the gaming space as it seeks new ways to hold onto viewers amid declining subscriptions and rising operational pressure across Africa. The new game, based on the popular South African TV series Shaka iLembe, is available […]
1 month ago
For decades, the art world has struggled with issues of provenance, authenticity, and transparency. Without trusted systems, collectors hesitate, artists lose income, and original African art becomes undervalued. If buyers can’t confirm who created a piece or where it came from, they’re unlikely to invest, hurting not just individual creatives but also threatening Africa’s cultural […]
1 month ago
In recent years, demands for the repatriation of looted African artifacts from Western countries have intensified, driven by growing global awareness of colonial-era injustices. Now, a new video game is offering players a chance to virtually engage with that struggle by staging digital heists to retrieve stolen treasures and return them to their rightful owners, […]
2 months ago
