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.
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The Yoruba people have a saying: “Sátídé ti ọ dà, àti Jímọ́h láti mọ́.” Although there are different iterations of this saying, what they loosely translate to is that tomorrow’s greatness is foreshadowed in the details of today. This often-recycled axiom captures my thoughts after watching the trailer for Akay Mason’s Red Circle which has […]
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It is late in the evening when the story begins. We meet a young lady driving in a car, dressed in a puffed-up outfit, her face is adorned while returning from a party. Her car slows down when she sees something of interest on the road. She drops to confirm the corpse of Uncle Fred, […]
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For the uninitiated, The Marché du Film, also known as the Cannes Film Market, which Osamede, directed by James Omokwe and executive produced by Lilian Olubi, was selected for, is described and acknowledged as the world’s largest international conference of film professionals, bringing together more than 15,000 participants from 140 countries each year. Featuring more […]
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Nollywood’s global trajectory is undeniable. The industry’s international breakthrough arguably began in 2018 with Lionheart, Netflix’s first original Nigerian production. This milestone was followed by the film becoming the first submission from the Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) to the Academy Awards, despite the committee’s establishment in 2014. Since then, a steady stream of Nigerian […]
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It was an exhilarating and fun-filled evening in the heart of Lagos as film and media professionals converged for the première of Unclaimed, a gripping Nigerian psychological drama directed by Biodun Stephen, on June 18th, 2025. The première took place at Alliance Francais, Ikoyi ahead of the release of the film in cinemas nationwide. The […]
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AnEndlessOcean, has always walked between worlds. Raised by a Muslim father and Christian mother, he found his spiritual home in Christianity — a journey that deeply shaped both his faith and his music. Over the past four years, AnEndlessOcean (AEO) has grown into one of gospel’s most expressive voices, known for blending poetic lyricism with […]
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Comedy is best enjoyed as a filmic genre when it subtly reveals itself and its virtues. That way, even with characters that do not make sense, who are trapped in ludicrous moments, it ends up making sense. This is one mark that Kenyan creator and director Tosh Gitonga (also known for Nairobi Half Life, Volume, […]
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Famous Pluto didn’t rush his rise; he calculated it. First heard in 2024 on Feel D Mood alongside Outsyd Eddie and Tega Boi DC, Pluto chose patience over noise. While his brothers, Shallipopi and ZerryDL, moved quickly into the spotlight, he took his time, and now, it shows. After catching fire with Na Scra and blending […]
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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 and filmmaker, Iretiola Doyle. When we think about Nollywood personalities who, through their on-screen characters, have forged the image of the strong, […]
4 months ago
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 and budding filmmaker Jide Kene Achufusi. Jideofor Kenechukwu Achufusi, popularly known as Jide Kene Achufusi or Swanky JKA, radiates talent and charisma, […]
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The creator platform OnlyFans has become a lightning rod for controversy, primarily due to its association with adult content and the broader societal discomfort with open discussions around sexuality. Yet, beyond the stigma lies a complex digital ecosystem where creators, including a growing number from Nigeria, harness the platform to achieve financial independence, reclaim narrative […]
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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 weeks 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 writer, producer and director, Ife Olujuyigbe Ife Olujuyigbe, a multihyphenate, tows interconnected artistic paths. It all began from a childhood that […]
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My Father’s Shadow is a personal, semi-autobiographical exploration of the Davies brothers. It’s charged as an attempt to make sense of the absence that shaped their formative years.
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Nollywood’s global trajectory is undeniable. The industry’s international breakthrough arguably began in 2018 with Lionheart, Netflix’s first original Nigerian production. This milestone was followed by the film becoming the first submission from the Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) to the Academy Awards, despite the committee’s establishment in 2014. Since then, a steady stream of Nigerian […]
2 days ago
It was an exhilarating and fun-filled evening in the heart of Lagos as film and media professionals converged for the première of Unclaimed, a gripping Nigerian psychological drama directed by Biodun Stephen, on June 18th, 2025. The première took place at Alliance Francais, Ikoyi ahead of the release of the film in cinemas nationwide. The […]
2 days ago
Comedy is best enjoyed as a filmic genre when it subtly reveals itself and its virtues. That way, even with characters that do not make sense, who are trapped in ludicrous moments, it ends up making sense. This is one mark that Kenyan creator and director Tosh Gitonga (also known for Nairobi Half Life, Volume, […]
2 days ago
MultiChoice Uganda has rolled out a new “Ka Weekie” weekly subscription plan, a first for pay-TV in the country. Viewers can now access packages like DStv Compact for just UGX 37,000 per week, a lifeline for cash-strapped viewers who can’t afford a full month’s bill. Nigerian media reports that MultiChoice is testing similar weekly plans across Africa […]
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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.
3 days ago
AnEndlessOcean, has always walked between worlds. Raised by a Muslim father and Christian mother, he found his spiritual home in Christianity — a journey that deeply shaped both his faith and his music. Over the past four years, AnEndlessOcean (AEO) has grown into one of gospel’s most expressive voices, known for blending poetic lyricism with […]
2 days ago
Famous Pluto didn’t rush his rise; he calculated it. First heard in 2024 on Feel D Mood alongside Outsyd Eddie and Tega Boi DC, Pluto chose patience over noise. While his brothers, Shallipopi and ZerryDL, moved quickly into the spotlight, he took his time, and now, it shows. After catching fire with Na Scra and blending […]
2 days 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.
3 days ago
Braye’s debut single on Spotify is dated October 2024, but before he mustered the courage and resources to release his own music, he had already immersed himself in the scene for years; as a songwriter, instrumentalist and more. Instagram archives show him locked in studio sessions with the likes of Tems and Amaarae, while he […]
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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 […]
2 months ago
Serious allegations have emerged regarding a hall representative from Madonna University who is accused of targeting and assaulting male students. According to reports, the individual has been singling out students he perceives as queer, confiscating their personal belongings, and physically assaulting them. The alleged incidents have resulted in several students requiring medical treatment and hospitalization. […]
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is again preparing to leave Nigeria, this time for St. Lucia on June 28, for what has been described as a mix of “official engagements” and “personal vacation.” The trip was confirmed by St. Lucia’s Prime Minister, Philip J. Pierre, who stated that only two days (June 30 and July 1) […]
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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law a controversial amendment allowing civilians to be tried in military courts under certain circumstances, reversing a Supreme Court ruling that deemed such trials unconstitutional. The previous law permitted military trials for civilians found in possession of military equipment, such as firearms or uniforms. However, activists and opposition […]
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“For I think that to be beaten and to be put to death is sometimes better than to do what is wrong,” Socrates says in Plato’s Georgias. This pithy statement encapsulates the Socratic view on masculinity, which resists the Homeric obsession with honor through violence. In his day, Socrates’ single-minded focus on moral integrity as […]
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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 weeks 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 […]
1 month 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 […]
1 month 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 […]
5 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 […]
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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 […]
4 months ago
MultiChoice Uganda has rolled out a new “Ka Weekie” weekly subscription plan, a first for pay-TV in the country. Viewers can now access packages like DStv Compact for just UGX 37,000 per week, a lifeline for cash-strapped viewers who can’t afford a full month’s bill. Nigerian media reports that MultiChoice is testing similar weekly plans across Africa […]
3 days ago
Spotify is taking a firm stance against artificial streaming, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring a fair and transparent ecosystem for artists. In a newly launched Spotify for Artists Masterclass, available at https://youtu.be/U5qC6u2MYtw, the platform directly addresses the complexities of artificial streaming and its damaging effects on the music industry. Artificial streaming, defined as fake plays generated […]
3 weeks ago
Hanu Fejiro Agbodje, the Nigerian entrepreneur best known for launching the country’s first cryptocurrency exchange at 21, has detailed a recent visit to Sir Richard Branson’s private Necker Island in a personal essay published on Medium. In the reflective piece, Agbodje recounts how Branson’s autobiography Losing My Virginity influenced his early interest in entrepreneurship. He […]
2 months ago
Since the mid-2010s, when Muhammadu Buhari ascended the presidency of Nigeria, putting an end to 16 years of PDP leadership, the Nigerian experience has been colored by the scourge of inflation. These days, under the Tinubu administration, life in the country has been all but reduced to a game of guessing how quickly prices can […]
3 months ago
