Culture Custodian: Telling Stories for Afro-Centric Audiences

DB Records President, D’banj has been working towards unleashing his own brand of garri and it has finally come into fruition. D’banj is the Nigerian ambassador for the “ONE” campaign,

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VIDEO: 2FACE IDIBIA-DANCE IN THE RAIN

March 28, 2014 by Culture Custodian

2face Idibia releases the latest video from his album, ‘Away and Beyond’ for the song, ‘Dancing In The Rain’ The video was directed by Luke Biggins.

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IYANYA PERFORMS RENDEZVOUS ON BBC 1XTRA LIVE LOUNGE

March 28, 2014 by Culture Custodian

As part of the ongoing Destination Africa series, Iyanya stopped by Konga studios to give a live rendition of Craig David’s Rendezvous. He was accompanied by label mates Tekno on

Fashion News & Politics

PHARELL SIGNS ADIDAS DEAL

March 27, 2014 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

The worst kept secret in Urban Fashion is out. Pharell Williams, fresh off the buzz of his new album ‘Girl’ and smash hit ‘Happy’ has inked a deal to collaborate

Music

TRIPLE MG SIGNS NEW ACT “SELEBOBO”

March 27, 2014 by Culture Custodian

Record label Triple MG, run by Ubi Franklin and Iyanya have recruited artist and producer, Selebobo. This is not his first time working with the group as he produced Emma Nyra’s

Feature News & Politics

THROWBACK THURSDAY: ABUBAKAR TAFAWA BALEWA

March 27, 2014 by Editorial Team

Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was born in Bauchi, Northern Nigeria. Unlike the majority of Northern Nigerian political leaders, he was of humble background, his father having

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LETTER TO MY MOTHER: OLUWAMISEUN WHITE

March 27, 2014 by Editorial Team

This post could potentially be for mothers of creative, idiosyncratic girls everywhere, but mostly, it’s for you Layide. Initially I considered having this message engraved on the retinoscope you asked

News & Politics

DIEZANI JET SCANDAL: SECOND PLANE DISCOVERED

March 27, 2014 by Editorial Team

The House of Representatives have uncovered a second jet being used by the petroleum minister, Deziani Alison-Madueke. The House is already investigating allegations that the minister spent N10bn of public

News & Politics

SENATE CONFIRMS EMEFIELE AS NEW CBN GOVERNOR, BULKACHUWA AS PRESIDENT OF APPEAL COURT

March 27, 2014 by Editorial Team

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Mr. Godwin Emefiele without a dissenting voice. Emefiele was nominated by President Goodluck Jonathan, shortly after Sanusi Lamido Sanusi was suspended by

Music

VIDEO: TEKNO-DANCE

March 26, 2014 by Culture Custodian

Triple MG’s latest signing, Tekno releases the video for his single ‘Dance’. This marks his debut since pitching tent with the Iyanya/Ubi Franlin led label. The song was produced by

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VIDEO: DR SID-SURULERE HO– USE MIX

March 26, 2014 by Culture Custodian

DR SID releases the first offering from his project “House Of Siduction” which consists of house remixes of his successful album, Siduction. This one was produced by female DJ, DJ

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LETTER TO MY MOTHER: KAYODE & AYOTUNDE ADEGBOLA

March 26, 2014 by Editorial Team

“Her children show their appreciation, and her husband praises her.” – Proverbs 31: 28 (GNB) Dear Mum, You are many wonderful things to us, so we write to celebrate you

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2FACE IDIBIA PERFORMS LIVE ON BBC 1XTRA

March 26, 2014 by Culture Custodian

As a part of the ongoing BBC 1XTRA Destination Africa series, 2face Idibia stopped by to perform his legendary record, ‘African Queen’. Enjoy. [embedvideo id=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0rydKc8bI0″ website=”youtube”]

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VIDEO: WANDE COAL – MY WAY (PROD. BY MALEEK BERRY)

March 25, 2014 by Culture Custodian

Wande Coal releases the video to his previously released single, My Way produced by Maleek Berry. Directed by Sesan Ogunro Watch below.

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LETTER TO MY MOTHER: DAMINI OLADIPUPO

March 25, 2014 by Editorial Team

It’s crazy to think that there was a time when you and I did not see eye to eye. I’d come home for the weekend from boarding school, and it