On December 5, 2025, Netflix announced it had agreed to acquire Warner Bros., including HBO, in a transaction valued at approximately $82.7 billion in enterprise value. The deal brings together Netflix’s global streaming dominance with Warner Bros.’ century-long legacy of storytelling, including franchises like Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, The Wizard of Oz, and the […]
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If Nigeria is a country of good people, what does it take to build a great nation? Where does personal virtue end and collective responsibility begin? And what happens when goodness exists in a system that does not reward it?
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Wizkid: Long Live Lagos is an immersive documentary that offers an intimate look into the life of 35-year-old Nigerian pop star Wizkid, while also situating his superstardom within a much larger political, social, and cultural framework. Rather than limiting itself to presenting a portrait of a star, the film makes a valiant attempt at explaining […]
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To understand a people, one must understand the stories they tell about themselves and the world they live in. These vivid tales of those who came before us are a vessel through which we can understand something of their character. The mythology of our forefathers reveal their explanations for events found in nature, while establishing […]
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On December 5, 2025, Netflix announced it had agreed to acquire Warner Bros., including HBO, in a transaction valued at approximately $82.7 billion in enterprise value. The deal brings together Netflix’s global streaming dominance with Warner Bros.’ century-long legacy of storytelling, including franchises like Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, The Wizard of Oz, and the […]
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By 1am of December 27th, 2025, the outdoor space of Glitz Event Centre, was packed out with guests—some two thousand by my estimation—who had gathered for Wonderland, the Island Block Party headlined by Wale and supported by a glittering lineup including Lojay, Ladipoe, Mavo, Oxlade, and Fave, amongst others. The festival had been scheduled to […]
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If Nigeria is a country of good people, what does it take to build a great nation? Where does personal virtue end and collective responsibility begin? And what happens when goodness exists in a system that does not reward it?
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Residents of Ekpoma, the headquarters of Esan West Local Government Area in Edo State, staged a protest on Saturday, January 10, over a surge in kidnappings in the community. In recent months, Ekpoma has reportedly witnessed repeated abductions, with residents taken directly from their homes, creating a pervasive atmosphere of fear and insecurity. The protest, […]
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Afrobeats’ global expansion has opened doors at an unprecedented pace. New artists are stepping onto festival stages, international showcases, and headline slots far earlier in their careers than was once possible. But with that access has come a noticeable erosion of standards — particularly when it comes to live performances. Increasingly, poor showings are being […]
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Glenfiddich Experimental Night Concert returned to Lagos on Tuesday, December 30, delivering an evening shaped by memory, movement, and musical evolution. With performances from Peruzzi, 9ice, Terry G, and FOLA, the world’s most awarded single malt Scotch whisky once again transformed the city into a space where Nigerian music could be experienced across generations, without […]
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If Nigeria is a country of good people, what does it take to build a great nation? Where does personal virtue end and collective responsibility begin? And what happens when goodness exists in a system that does not reward it?
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If Nigeria is a country of good people, what does it take to build a great nation? Where does personal virtue end and collective responsibility begin? And what happens when goodness exists in a system that does not reward it?
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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 cinematographer, producer and director, Nora Awolowo. When Nora Awolowo joins the late-evening Google Meet call, she is only just settling down […]
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In Nigeria, a job offer can feel like salvation, a golden ticket out of financial instability, a symbol of dignity, or proof that hard work finally counts for something. But sometimes, that ticket burns before it’s cashed. The email doesn’t come. The call never follows. The role disappears into silence, or worse, goes to someone […]
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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 score composer and sound designer, Tolu Obanro. Born in Kwara State, Tolu Obanro spent his formative years between Lokoja, Kogi […]
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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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Ghanaian filmmaker Nana Kofi Asihene is set to challenge perceptions of morality with his highly anticipated neo-noir and directorial feature debut, TWO . Currently in production, the film is about sixty percent complete, with post-production set to commence after January 30th. TWO is a neo-noir film that follows Marcus, a man who has retired and […]
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On Tuesday January 6th, the Oscars acknowledged the eligibility of 317 feature films for consideration ahead of the 98th Academy Awards, a list that includes 201 titles that are put forward for the Best Picture category. The 201 films are said to have met the additional criteria beyond the general picks, which includes robust theatrical […]
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Wizkid: Long Live Lagos is an immersive documentary that offers an intimate look into the life of 35-year-old Nigerian pop star Wizkid, while also situating his superstardom within a much larger political, social, and cultural framework. Rather than limiting itself to presenting a portrait of a star, the film makes a valiant attempt at explaining […]
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Last year was exciting for African cinema, and Netflix played a huge role in making this possible, with her originals and acquired titles capturing the interests of audiences from different parts of the world. While the platform is reportedly said to have scaled down business in the African market in recent times, her continuous commitment […]
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Afrobeats’ global expansion has opened doors at an unprecedented pace. New artists are stepping onto festival stages, international showcases, and headline slots far earlier in their careers than was once possible. But with that access has come a noticeable erosion of standards — particularly when it comes to live performances. Increasingly, poor showings are being […]
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By 1am of December 27th, 2025, the outdoor space of Glitz Event Centre, was packed out with guests—some two thousand by my estimation—who had gathered for Wonderland, the Island Block Party headlined by Wale and supported by a glittering lineup including Lojay, Ladipoe, Mavo, Oxlade, and Fave, amongst others. The festival had been scheduled to […]
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Afrobeats’ global expansion has opened doors at an unprecedented pace. New artists are stepping onto festival stages, international showcases, and headline slots far earlier in their careers than was once possible. But with that access has come a noticeable erosion of standards — particularly when it comes to live performances. Increasingly, poor showings are being […]
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In 2021, as the world was adjusting to the vagaries of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ijeoma Princess Ikokwu, who studied law at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, Nigeria, took a leap of faith that would change the trajectory of her career for good. Stretching back to her childhood, she had always loved music, particularly how […]
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Wizkid: Long Live Lagos is an immersive documentary that offers an intimate look into the life of 35-year-old Nigerian pop star Wizkid, while also situating his superstardom within a much larger political, social, and cultural framework. Rather than limiting itself to presenting a portrait of a star, the film makes a valiant attempt at explaining […]
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On November 9th, what was supposed to be a quiet, dignified gathering of global stakeholders in art and culture at the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin City became a moment of national embarrassment. A small preview event meant to showcase the progress of the museum’s work — attended by diplomats, art curators, […]
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Residents of Ekpoma, the headquarters of Esan West Local Government Area in Edo State, staged a protest on Saturday, January 10, over a surge in kidnappings in the community. In recent months, Ekpoma has reportedly witnessed repeated abductions, with residents taken directly from their homes, creating a pervasive atmosphere of fear and insecurity. The protest, […]
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Lagos State has long positioned itself as Nigeria’s economic powerhouse, a megacity striving toward global recognition. Yet beneath the gleaming billboards advertising its smart city aspirations lies a troubling pattern: policies that prioritize aesthetics over the welfare of the city’s residents. Last week, the familiar roar of bulldozers echoed through Makoko, the sprawling waterfront settlement […]
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Suspected terrorists on Tuesday night attacked the old National Park Service (NPS) office in Oloka, Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State, killing at least five forest rangers and leaving several others critically injured. Security officials say the gunmen, believed to be about 12 in number, emerged from surrounding bushes, opened sporadic gunfire on the […]
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Central African Republic’s President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has secured a third term in office after provisional results from last month’s presidential election showed him winning an outright majority, extending his rule in a country where constitutional change has become a familiar route to political longevity. Touadéra, 68, won 76 percent of the vote, according to results […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Good.Online, a curated digital marketplace for verified Nigerian creators, officially launched on December 16, 2025, with a coordinated social media campaign that saw over 200 partners simultaneously post across Instagram feeds. The platform, which emerged from the Good Village community at Good Beach, addresses a persistent challenge in Nigeria’s creative economy: exceptional products remain scattered […]
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Grey, the Y Combinator-backed cross-border payments platform, brought together users, team members, and partners from across Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and North America on November 22 in Lagos to celebrate five years of transforming how people earn, spend, and access global opportunities. What began as a simple mission to make international payments easier […]
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Introduction Comfort, the travel connectivity company founded by Elijah Kolawole Olusehinde, has officially launched its new eSIM service for international travelers—marking a complete transformation of the brand. Once known as a wallet-to-wallet payments platform, Comfort has fully pivoted into a digital connectivity service designed to give travelers immediate and reliable internet access in destinations around […]
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The 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa are back to honour the creators, artists, and trendsetters who’ve defined our feeds in 2025. Taking place on 6 December 2025, in Johannesburg, the unforgettable night will be filled with entertainment, creativity and inspiration with creators from across Sub-Saharan Africa. This year will be remembered as one where African […]
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