My Life In Nollywood: Wale Ojo
From starring in the short film that became Guy Ritchie’s breakout feature to becoming a mainstay in Nollywood, Wale Ojo details the behind the scenes to becoming a rockstar in the movie industry.
4 weeks ago
From starring in the short film that became Guy Ritchie’s breakout feature to becoming a mainstay in Nollywood, Wale Ojo details the behind the scenes to becoming a rockstar in the movie industry.
4 weeks ago
Considered the biggest music award show in the world, the Grammy Awards have acknowledged the efforts of African acts over the decades, celebrating their excellence and illustrious contributions to music and entertainment globally. One of Africa’s shining stars, South African comedian Trevor Noah, will be hosting the show for the fifth consecutive time, with the […]
6 days ago
The Nigerian literary and film community on X (formerly Twitter) erupted yesterday. It wasn’t over political or music debates but in response to the casting announcement for the adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone. What was meant to celebrate African storytelling instead ignited debates about Hollywood’s disregard for Nollywood talent, accusations of […]
1 week ago
Last weekend a four word quote tweet—“11 years upcoming btw”—revived the now tired conversation around Alté’s slump in renown. The brusque tweet was in response to a set of pictures Cruel Santino had posted. In the pictures, he can be seen posing with his friends at Rahman Jago’s High Fashion store. Yesterday, influencer and culture […]
1 week ago
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 […]
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What does it mean to cash out? That’s the million-dollar question—or at least the question that’s been asked a thousand times since last night’s Champions League madness! Eighteen games. All played at the same time. Pure chaos. But while regular fans were enjoying the football spectacle, punters had only one question on their minds:“Why didn’t […]
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Qing Madi’s debut album, I Am The Blueprint, debuts soon, and with it all the expectation of an artist who arrived on the scene as a teenager but almost fully formed. In two years she’s held her own in the industry. She’s enticed with her songwriting and mesmerized with her voice, while her seamless chemistry […]
14 minutes 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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As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms industries, innovators are racing to make their mark. During an internal project, Temiloluwa Babalola noticed a critical flaw—existing speech models struggled with African languages and accents. Determined to change this, he launched Spitch in 2023, an AI-powered speech model designed to bridge this gap and ensure African voices are accurately […]
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On the 28th of January, in an event tagged the 17th Headies Big Announcement, Ayo Animashaun, CEO of Smooth Promotions, the parent company of Nigeria’s premier music awards The Headies, announced the imminent return of the awards show to Nigeria. This year, The Headies will host two awards ceremonies, one in April for music works […]
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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 […]
47 minutes 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, content creator, and producer Abayomi Alvin. For Abayomi Alvin, professional acting was an afterthought. As a young adult, he got into film […]
3 days ago
Every week, Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood professionals. You get to hear their fascinating background, their behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This week’s edition features actor and filmmaker, Bolaji Ogunmola. NollyTube, a nonce for the sub-industry of Nollywood productions hosted on YouTube, is navigated by different mainstream and […]
1 week 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 […]
2 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 independent filmmaker, cinematographer and screenwriter, John Chizoba Vincent. John Chizoba Vincent’s first love was music. As a child growing up in […]
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Dika Ofoma on the depths of his filmmaking philosophy and artistic vision.
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The Nigerian literary and film community on X (formerly Twitter) erupted yesterday. It wasn’t over political or music debates but in response to the casting announcement for the adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone. What was meant to celebrate African storytelling instead ignited debates about Hollywood’s disregard for Nollywood talent, accusations of […]
1 week ago
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 […]
1 week ago
Dika Ofoma on the depths of his filmmaking philosophy and artistic vision.
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Shalom Obiago on his role on “Christmas in Lagos”, his journey into Nigerian Film, and his vision for the future.
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As we roll into the new year, there are bubbling trends and emerging patterns that might break out in 2025. With new albums expected from the other big two—Davido and Burna Boy—and global touring routes expected to resume for the other stars of the genre, there might be a global renaissance for the genre.
2 weeks ago
Qing Madi’s debut album, I Am The Blueprint, debuts soon, and with it all the expectation of an artist who arrived on the scene as a teenager but almost fully formed. In two years she’s held her own in the industry. She’s enticed with her songwriting and mesmerized with her voice, while her seamless chemistry […]
14 minutes ago
On the 28th of January, in an event tagged the 17th Headies Big Announcement, Ayo Animashaun, CEO of Smooth Promotions, the parent company of Nigeria’s premier music awards The Headies, announced the imminent return of the awards show to Nigeria. This year, The Headies will host two awards ceremonies, one in April for music works […]
2 hours ago
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 […]
2 days ago
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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Nigerian Christian Leaders Reflect a New Era of Faith at Trump’s Inauguration, having evolved from a colonial import to a global force.
1 week ago
In an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Nigeria’s Finance minister Wale Edun announced plans to “tap a range of instruments to help finance this year’s budget deficit,” which is estimated at 3.9% of Nigeria’s GDP. “The gap has to be covered, not as in the past by printing of money, but […]
1 day ago
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 […]
2 days ago
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 […]
2 days ago
Socio-economic activities in parts of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, were disrupted on Wednesday, 22nd January 2025 as students of the University of Ibadan staged a protest against an 82-day power outage at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. The protest stemmed from a standoff between the management of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) […]
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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 […]
47 minutes 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 […]
2 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 […]
2 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 […]
2 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 […]
2 months ago
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As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms industries, innovators are racing to make their mark. During an internal project, Temiloluwa Babalola noticed a critical flaw—existing speech models struggled with African languages and accents. Determined to change this, he launched Spitch in 2023, an AI-powered speech model designed to bridge this gap and ensure African voices are accurately […]
2 hours ago
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 […]
1 week ago
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms industries, innovators are racing to make their mark. During an internal project, Temiloluwa Babalola noticed a critical flaw—existing speech models struggled with African languages and accents. Determined to change this, he launched Spitch in 2023, an AI-powered speech model designed to bridge this gap and ensure African voices are accurately […]
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In the past decade, the rise of African startups has been nothing short of remarkable, With innovative businesses springing up across the continent, the African startup ecosystem appeared poised for exponential growth. However, recent reports indicate a noticeable decline in investment in 2024, leading many to question the reasons behind this shift. With a […]
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