Chibuzor Emmanuel

Jan 20, 2025 | culturecustodian.com | Chibuzor Emmanuel

Netflix’s retreat from the Nigerian market comes in the wake of Amazon Prime’s exit from Sub-Saharan Africa. Since the earliest rumors of the exit surfaced on social media, Nollywood stakeholders and casual fans alike have expressed concern over what this might portend for Nigeria’s already beleaguered film industry. However, outside of the direct impacts on the film industry, the question of possible ripple effects on adjacent markets looms large.

Jan 20, 2025 | culturecustodian.com | Chibuzor Emmanuel

About a week ago Asake posted a snippet—his first since his Lungu Boy Album—to his Instagram page. In the clip, he can be seen sporting a tastefully squalid look, indicating the dawning of a new era for him. His face is strewn with a phalanx of newly inked tattoos. He’s wearing a brown distressed shirt, bobbing in his seat, his large diamond chain lolling in lockstep with his movements. Expectedly, a significant portion of the reactions online featured lighthearted jabs about his new look.

Jan 16, 2025 | culturecustodian.com | Chibuzor Emmanuel

Epochal cultural moments are rarely, if ever, grasped or appreciated in the moment. Instead, we drift about, swirling in underappreciation for what we believe to be mundane, completely failing to register the magnetism of the moment. Only in retrospect, the elucidating quality of time having brought the magic of that era into focus, do we finally grasp the magnificence of that moment. This is a phenomenon that transcends cultural moments.

Dec 19, 2024 | culturecustodian.com | Chibuzor Emmanuel

If one word could summarize Victony’s character, his default state in the face of life’s vicissitudes, it would be the word stubborn, which is interestingly the title of his debut album, released in June this year. His voice is tender and feathery. His face is constantly enveloped in a halo of placidity. His aunt Linda Opara describes him as the funniest member of the household. “Even with friends, there’s never a dull moment with him.

Dec 11, 2024 | culturecustodian.com | Chibuzor Emmanuel

Episode 447 of ShxtsnGigs starts out with the jaunty atmosphere typical of the podcast. Hearty laughs and friendly banter ricochet around the sparsely furnished white room functioning as their studio. But soon after, the conversation takes on a slightly more austere tone. James raises the question of their biggest insecurities, the room quietens, Fuhad, the show’s other co-anchor, shuffles in his seat and moves to answer the question.