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We’re elated to announce Cinematic Vanguards 🎞️ During this campaign, we’re spotlighting women like Joke Silva, @HenshawKate, @UzoamakaPower, @NoraAwolowo, @dadaomowunmi who are shaping Nollywood in different capacities. Happy International Women’s Day ❤️

Some really important stories for @takingCustody over the holidays. The story on Purple Lagos is especially poignant in light of the backlash to Group Therapy, Ibadan, and Monochroma's Oskido announcement. Read all here: culturecustodian.com/author/john/

Yes, we also examined how in Nigeria, shame has moved from social boundary to content strategy here: culturecustodian.com/in-nigeria-sha…

“I genuinely thought everybody got beaten at home.” This week’s As Told By Ada follows an oldest daughter who grew up confusing survival with love, anger with discipline, and responsibility with adulthood. 🔗Read Here: culturecustodian.com/as-told-by-ada…

Latto & Wizkid just teased an incoming collab via Instagram! 👀

With over 10k+ soundtracks to his name, one would think OG Nollywood songwriter Stanley Okorie would be celebrated more for his scoring classics. But that is not the case & with Nollywood scoring now heading in a new direction, will Stanley ever get the recognition he deserves?

“Being the oldest daughter gave me severe depression. All that pressure, and for what?” On this week’s As Told By Ada, this week’s Ada narrates the emotional cost of growing up “the first" & the battles she faces choosing herself first now. Read here ⬇️ culturecustodian.com/as-told-by-ada…

"If you sneeze too much, 1 million becomes 900k” - @the_phage on #MyFirstMillionbyCC

2020, a star was born. 6 years, 3 billion+ streams later, the star continues to be the voice of a generation navigating heartbreak & loneliness, with his "Afro-depression" sound 🎶 This is the story of @Omah_Lay 💜

"Oba, a song that starts out as hip-hop, becomes calypso with a prominent Spanish guitar, transitions to soca, inhabits the spirit of Public Enemy and New York boom-bap with a bongo heart, and returns home to Afro-fàájì before deconstructing again" joyous

“If this were his final record, a prelude to retirement, would M$NEY be fitting? No, it would not. It is not good enough to extend his legacy.” Read our full review of Asake’s latest offering: culturecustodian.com/mney-how-much-…

Sex Diaries is back. In our first entry, a man reflects on moving from jealousy and obsession to discovering he no longer wanted to be the only one. 🔗 Read the full story: culturecustodian.com/sex-diaries-i-… New diary, every week. 💌

👏🏿Brotherlyyy. Congrats to Bucci Franklin as he wins the Best Supporting Actor for his role in “To Kill a Monkey” at the 2026 #AMVCA.🏆

🚨@heisrema to perform at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in the United States alongside Tyla, Future, LISA, Katy Perry & Anitta 🏆 ⚽️

Tyla is set to perform at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City on June 11.

The new IGP came with fresh promises and renewed hope for reform. But incidents like the recent police killing show how little has changed within the system. For change to happen in the Nigerian Force, brutality and impunity cannot remain the norm. culturecustodian.com/the-burden-of-…

The New Lagos Night Out: How Branded Community Parties Are Changing Lagos Nightlife 💪🏼 @takingCustody culturecustodian.com/the-new-lagos-…

.@asakemusik releases trailer for his upcoming album, "M$NEY."📀 Out this Friday.

🚨Ayra Starr announces new studio album 💿 “Starr Girl" out in July

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