American Right-Wing provocateur Charlie Kirk, was shot dead during a debate on a college campus in Utah, he was 31. Kirk’s views were a cornucopia of American right-wing talking points— he was pro-life, pro-gun, anti- LGBTQIA+, anti-immigration, the list goes on. He broadcasted these views on his eponymous podcast, which reached millions around the world […]
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As Seyi Vibez trotted around the stage performing his hit song Shaolin, the crowd roared fanatically. He wore a white tank top, baggy jorts, and white sneakers, which starkly contrasted the bohemian outfits of the twelve or so dancers trailing him. With their spiky hair and dust brown baggy outfits they could as well have […]
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Reality television has always thrived on conflict, and in Nigeria no show has perfected that formula quite like Big Brother Naija. Introduced to the Nigerian audience in 2006, BBN has become one of the country’s most influential cultural exports, shaping slang, style, and Saturday night Twitter (X) battles. But somewhere along the way, the producers […]
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Photography wasn’t just present in Aisha’s life; it was woven intricately into her family’s dynamics with her parents documenting every of her and her siblings’ milestones in photos. That early exposure shaped her deep appreciation for the kind of imagery that she says feels honest and full of life.
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Shallipopi stands with Don Capon outside his dressing room before his performance at Afronation. Don Capon engages him in your typical TikTok format “interview” — a 10-second interaction asking him to share his favorite pre- and post-performance meals with the viewers. In an accent which can only be described as peculiar, Shallipopi awkwardly informs him […]
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Zamo Mkhwanazihttps directorial debut, Laundry, is inspired by a personal story. In 1954, her maternal grandfather’s laundry business was unlawfully shot down by the apartheid government. It was about six years into the South African apartheid regime and this institutional disinheritance made her maternal grandfather lose his livelihood. This experience provides the autobiographical lens for […]
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President Bola Tinubu has lifted the controversial six-month state of emergency imposed on Rivers State, declaring that Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Nma Odu, and the members of the State House of Assembly can return to office from Thursday, September 18, 2025. The Presidency, in a statement on Wednesday, said the emergency proclamation of […]
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OLANREWAJU, the debut album of US-based Nigerian Afro-fusion artist AQT, is a reflection of his growth, resilience, and creativity in today’s saturated music industry. The 11-track project, which was released on September 5, takes its name from his middle name, which means “wealth progresses.” As his first full body of work, it charts a journey […]
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In its second season, the South African drama series Shaka iLembe adopts a bolder and more defined direction as it delves into the life and legacy of one of the Zulu Kingdom’s most formidable monarchs, Shaka kaSenzangakhona, widely known as Shaka the Zulu or Sigidi. Rising to prominence in the 19th century, Shaka distinguished himself […]
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In an age where music often skims the surface, chasing trends and quick hits, Yartti takes a different path. With his introspective new EP, Tales of a Dreamer, he invites listeners into a world that is deeply personal, honest, and unafraid to sit with the complexity of human emotion. This isn’t just another release. It’s […]
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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 film editor and post-production supervisor, Martini Akande. The arts have always been dear to Martini Akande’s heart. In secondary school, his […]
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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 Saeed Mohammed, popularly known as Funky Mallam. Funky Mallam, born Saeed Mohammed, has steadily built a career that reflects range, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Zamo Mkhwanazihttps directorial debut, Laundry, is inspired by a personal story. In 1954, her maternal grandfather’s laundry business was unlawfully shot down by the apartheid government. It was about six years into the South African apartheid regime and this institutional disinheritance made her maternal grandfather lose his livelihood. This experience provides the autobiographical lens for […]
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In its second season, the South African drama series Shaka iLembe adopts a bolder and more defined direction as it delves into the life and legacy of one of the Zulu Kingdom’s most formidable monarchs, Shaka kaSenzangakhona, widely known as Shaka the Zulu or Sigidi. Rising to prominence in the 19th century, Shaka distinguished himself […]
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September, globally, is designated as National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. This annual and month-long campaign was kickstarted to encourage research, increase awareness and distribute information that contend with myths and uniformed opinions about sickle cell and sickle cell warriors. Globally, a flurry of educational, entertaining and empowering virtual and physical events are held around these […]
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Damien Hauser’s Memories of Princess Mumbi is one of the African films screening at the Centrepiece and TIFF Next Wave Selects section of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. Directed by the Swiss-Kenyan filmmaker, Hauser’s film is a deep reflection on the love for cinema and filmmaking in an AI-driven world, and conversation on war […]
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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 […]
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OLANREWAJU, the debut album of US-based Nigerian Afro-fusion artist AQT, is a reflection of his growth, resilience, and creativity in today’s saturated music industry. The 11-track project, which was released on September 5, takes its name from his middle name, which means “wealth progresses.” As his first full body of work, it charts a journey […]
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In an age where music often skims the surface, chasing trends and quick hits, Yartti takes a different path. With his introspective new EP, Tales of a Dreamer, he invites listeners into a world that is deeply personal, honest, and unafraid to sit with the complexity of human emotion. This isn’t just another release. It’s […]
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Afrobeats has always thrived on reinvention, and Kliensman’s latest project feels like a testament to that spirit. The Abuja-raised artist and producer, known for his seamless blend of Afrosounds, hip-hop, and pop, has just released his new EP Old Fire: New Flame. The five-track project marks a turning point for an artist who has spent […]
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“This track is about celebration and connection.It’s the perfect blend of dancehall energy and Afrobeats rhythm. We wanted something that felt timeless but ready for the culture right now.” – Ras Kwame “Pon Time Again, Look out fi it, b’cos we book out fi it, Orange Hil” -Vybz Kartel “Collaborating with Ras Kwame is always a joy—he’s like […]
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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 […]
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President Bola Tinubu has lifted the controversial six-month state of emergency imposed on Rivers State, declaring that Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Nma Odu, and the members of the State House of Assembly can return to office from Thursday, September 18, 2025. The Presidency, in a statement on Wednesday, said the emergency proclamation of […]
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Two days ago, as workers in Afriland Towers, a set of boxy high-rise towers, along Lagos Island’s Broad Street, carried out their daily operations, a fire broke out in the building’s inverter room, ultimately engulfing the building and trapping the workers inside. In a much-circulated clip of the incident—which has been viewed some 3.1 million […]
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The Federal Government has once again been forced to retreat on one of its own economic policies. On Monday, September 15, 2025, Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, announced the suspension of the four per cent Free on Board levy on imported goods, a measure introduced by the Nigeria Customs Service […]
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The Ghanaian government, led by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has introduced reforms to visa processing for Chinese nationals in a decisive move against the epidemic of illegal small-scale gold mining, locally known as Galamsey. These reforms were announced on September 15, 2025 during one of the Government Accountability Series sessions in Accra. According […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
8 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 […]
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TikTok today announced the launch of TikTok for Artists in Nigeria following its global debut earlier this year. The new all-in-one insights platform is designed to provide artists, their labels, and their teams with the data and tools they need to better understand their music performance, audience, and fan engagement on TikTok, helping them promote their work […]
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by Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Nigeria is the latest flashpoint in Africa’s fast-evolving data centre race, where, beyond storing and serving data, the focus is shifting to enabling the next generation of artificial intelligence applications. In recent weeks, two of the continent’s biggest telecom players, MTN and Airtel, have unveiled competing infrastructure projects in […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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