My Father’s Shadow dual-citizenship tension isn’t an isolated conversation in African cinema. From the early 2000’s to date, there have been a select number of African titles with similar tension.
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Successive occupants have transformed a quiet ceremonial position into one of Nigeria’s most recognisable political institutions. When First Lady Oluremi Tinubu recently urged wealthy Nigerian celebrities like Burna Boy, Davido and Asake to establish a foundation to support citizens living in poverty, the public reaction revisited a question that has followed Nigeria’s First Ladies for […]
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Both home and abroad, there appears to be a substantial gap in the frequency with which male and female artists appear on the charts.
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Culture Custodian sought an accurate overview by obtaining official documents. What we found was a much larger story.
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The recently concluded Ekiti State gubernatorial election was, once again, accompanied by familiar allegations of vote buying. Political parties hurled accusations at one another, citizens traded stories of cash inducements, food packages, and the now routine monetisation of civic participation. For many Nigerians, these allegations no longer even provoke outrage. Vote buying has become such […]
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The Ebola outbreak tearing through the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than the response can keep up with, and has become the country’s deadliest ever recorded, and the second-largest in history since 2016. More than 2,000 people have died, and over 4,300 cases have been confirmed across five provinces since the outbreak was declared in mid-May. Only the West Africa epidemic of 2014–2016, which killed more than 11,000 people, has claimed more lives.
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When Akinbode (Uzor Arukwe) is sent to kill a monster, he leaves his home believing he understands exactly what he is fighting. He has been told the creature is the product of the Red Tribe, an enemy community responsible for terrorising his people. He has been raised inside a worldview where the Reds are not […]
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The Locarno Open Doors programme ended with notable successes for African filmmakers. A total of CHF 50,000 ($62,000), sponsored by Visions Sud Est (with the support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation), the City of Bellinzona, and the Open Doors initiative, was awarded to three African titles and filmmakers. The initiative’s main award […]
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Obi’s answer, so far, has been serial departure, five parties without pausing long enough at any one of them to leave it stronger than he found it. Charisma got him 6.1 million votes and a historic win in Lagos and the FCT, but it has not shown any sign of getting him anywhere near the seat of power, the coalition arithmetic that turned Buhari’s fourth attempt into Nigeria’s first opposition victory at the polls is still missing. Until Obi can point to something structural rather than personal, the answer to whether charisma alone can make him Nigerian president will always be no.
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As Told By Ada is a Culture Custodian weekly series exploring the unique and often chaotic experience of navigating life as the oldest daughter in a Nigerian household. Over the course of these mini therapy sessions, we give you a peek into the ups, downs and lingering effects of growing up “the first.” My […]
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As Told By Ada is a Culture Custodian weekly series exploring the unique and often chaotic experience of navigating life as the oldest daughter in a Nigerian household. Over the course of these mini therapy sessions, we give you a peek into the ups, downs and lingering effects of growing up “the first.” My […]
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Aanu Adeoye is a journalist at a major newspaper and author working on his debut nonfiction book about Africa’s emerging geopolitics. Here, he takes us through his use of the internet as both a tool for work and a distraction to be avoided. Who are you? What do you do? Who am I? What a […]
3 months ago
Culture Custodian sought an accurate overview by obtaining official documents. What we found was a much larger story.
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Sex is never just sex. Every week, we follow a thread of desire into stories about connection, vulnerability, and the twisting logic of intimacy. Today’s diary is from a woman who tried to want someone she couldn’t, and what that failure taught her about the meaning of sex. Frank and I met during a stretch […]
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From the start, it felt like the universe was testing my resolve.
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Blood Sisters Understands That Sex Can Tell a Story. It Just Doesn’t Always Know What Story It’s Telling.
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When Akinbode (Uzor Arukwe) is sent to kill a monster, he leaves his home believing he understands exactly what he is fighting. He has been told the creature is the product of the Red Tribe, an enemy community responsible for terrorising his people. He has been raised inside a worldview where the Reds are not […]
2 hours ago
The Locarno Open Doors programme ended with notable successes for African filmmakers. A total of CHF 50,000 ($62,000), sponsored by Visions Sud Est (with the support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation), the City of Bellinzona, and the Open Doors initiative, was awarded to three African titles and filmmakers. The initiative’s main award […]
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The 2026 BlackStar Film Festival concluded its 2026 edition with African filmmakers winning major awards. The festival, founded by Maori Karmael Holmes and launched in 2012, creates the spaces and resources needed to uplift the work of Black, Brown, and Indigenous artists working outside the confines of genre. The festival hosted over 90 titles and […]
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In 1971, Kofi Awoonor published his poetry collection, Night of My Blood, and his popular poem, The Anvil and the Hammer, was included in the collection. The poem reflects how modernization and colonial history forced a transformation in African values, languages, and lifestyles. The Anvil and the Hammer captures the violent pressure the African mind […]
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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 […]
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Raised in Abuja and born in Nasarawa State, FirstKlaz has built his name on a genre-fluid style he calls kalangu sound, weaving Hausa melodies and traditional Northern rhythms into Afrobeats and contemporary pop production.
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An insistent sax trails the entirety of Place, a homely record from Momii Rae. A foundational element in the music of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, contemporary artists have evoked the instrument in a subtler sense, utilizing its naturally breezy candor to create emotive resonance. On the first listen, this song by the artist born Aduramomi Esther […]
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Martell, the oldest of the great cognac houses, today announces the launch of Swift Academy, a pan-African talent development platform created to identify, develop, and connect the next generation of African music creatives and professionals to the expertise, opportunities and industry networks needed to build sustainable careers. Swift Academy will roll out across Africa over […]
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Kemuel returns with Borokiri Boy, his third EP and most complete body of work to date. Born from his roots in Borokiri, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the nine-track project captures a season of life shaped by love, desire, heartbreak, and self-reflection, entirely written and produced by Kemuel under his alias, Wondah. Blending Afrobeats, R&B, and […]
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Successive occupants have transformed a quiet ceremonial position into one of Nigeria’s most recognisable political institutions. When First Lady Oluremi Tinubu recently urged wealthy Nigerian celebrities like Burna Boy, Davido and Asake to establish a foundation to support citizens living in poverty, the public reaction revisited a question that has followed Nigeria’s First Ladies for […]
2 weeks ago
The Ebola outbreak tearing through the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than the response can keep up with, and has become the country’s deadliest ever recorded, and the second-largest in history since 2016. More than 2,000 people have died, and over 4,300 cases have been confirmed across five provinces since the outbreak was declared in mid-May. Only the West Africa epidemic of 2014–2016, which killed more than 11,000 people, has claimed more lives.
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Obi’s answer, so far, has been serial departure, five parties without pausing long enough at any one of them to leave it stronger than he found it. Charisma got him 6.1 million votes and a historic win in Lagos and the FCT, but it has not shown any sign of getting him anywhere near the seat of power, the coalition arithmetic that turned Buhari’s fourth attempt into Nigeria’s first opposition victory at the polls is still missing. Until Obi can point to something structural rather than personal, the answer to whether charisma alone can make him Nigerian president will always be no.
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Nigerian music star Davido, has appealed to US President Donald Trump and the international community to closely monitor the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, where his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, is seeking re-election. In a post he made on X, Davido expressed concern about possible violence, intimidation, and disruption of the electoral process, […]
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Nigeria is solidifying its foreign relations across trade, migration, agriculture, energy, education, and opening doors of opportunity for its citizens. These alliances span countries within Africa and around the world. With growing concerns about the growth and development of Nigerian sectors, these bilateral partnerships offer refreshing anticipation for what is to come. Nigeria-Brazil Partnership for […]
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Ade Onibada is a freelance journalist, producer, and occasional host/moderator. Cutting her teeth at Buzzfeed at the peak of its internet notoriety forms a distinct POV through which virality and the internet can be understood. For that and more, she’s the perfect subject for this column. Who are you? What do you do? My name […]
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Aanu Adeoye is a journalist at a major newspaper and author working on his debut nonfiction book about Africa’s emerging geopolitics. Here, he takes us through his use of the internet as both a tool for work and a distraction to be avoided. Who are you? What do you do? Who am I? What a […]
3 months ago
Sade Onabowale has a lot of opinions. Following her on Instagram is characterized by her expression of her thoughts on the topic du jour in long form. That desire to shape discourse has also now resulted in its own media universe of sorts: a Substack newsletter, a podcast, and a recurring event series. This is […]
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Ochuko Akpovbovbo runs a Substack which sits at the intersection of culture, branding, and internet trends. as seen on covers business, culture, and Gen Z trends, making her a perfect fit for this column on how your favorite internet figures use the internet. Who are you? What do you do? I’m a writer and brand […]
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Korede Kaneto Akinsete is the founder of Ko Concepts, a storytelling studio that empowers leaders, impact builders, and creatives to identify, refine, and amplify their unique narratives. She’s also a writer exploring the intersections of arts, culture, and identity across the African diaspora, with sensibilities shaped by Lagos and New York. Here she shares with […]
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What if your clothes could tell their own story? Not just who made them, but where they’ve been, who has owned them and whether they’re even the real thing. That’s the idea behind RAC (Reviving Ancient Codes), a new collection from Nigerian creative technology company Nextberries. When Atlanta Dream stars Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray […]
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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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For years, conversations about Nigeria’s creative economy have centred on music, film and fashion. Yet another creative industry has been quietly building momentum. Independent game developers are increasingly creating original titles capable of reaching global audiences, demonstrating that compelling interactive storytelling can emerge from the continent just as confidently as its other cultural exports. Among […]
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President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate Meta, Alphabet’s Google, X, and unnamed generative AI platforms over allegations that they have exploited Nigerian journalism to train AI models without payment, and abused their dominance of the country’s digital advertising market. The directive, conveyed through Information Minister Mohammed Idris, followed a joint petition to the presidency from the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO) — an umbrella group spanning newspaper proprietors, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Nigerian Guild of Editors, broadcasters and online publishers.
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Ade Onibada is a freelance journalist, producer, and occasional host/moderator. Cutting her teeth at Buzzfeed at the peak of its internet notoriety forms a distinct POV through which virality and the internet can be understood. For that and more, she’s the perfect subject for this column. Who are you? What do you do? My name […]
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