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20 Emerging African Artistes Who Should Be on Your Radar

From the enticing rhythm of Afrobeat to the soul-stirring melodies of traditional folk music, these…

In Bloom interview with Folu Storms, Wame Jallow, and Voline Ogutu - Afrocritik
“In Bloom” Anthology Creators: In Conversation with the Changemakers Who Lend a Voice to Gender Equality

We know that five short films are not necessarily going to radically change the audience’s…

AMVCA - 2024
AMVCA10: 11 Select Reviews of Nominated Films

These films reflect the diverse nature of storytelling that defines African cinema. By Joseph Jonathan …

Tyla
Tyla Cements Superstar Potential With Debut Album

Tyla is a wonderful debut album that announces its artist powerfully to a very attentive…

AMVCA - 2024
“Jagun Jagun”, “Over the Bridge”, “Mami Wata”, “A Tribe Called Judah”, Bag Multiple Nods at 2024 AMVCA

Scheduled to unfold on May 11th, 2024, at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, the…

Abomkhulu -review - Afrocritik
“Abomkhulu” Review: The Kganki Mphahlele-Directed Film is Fresh, Funny and Filled With Lessons

Written by Caroline Kganyago Ralefeta and directed by Kganki Star Mphahlele, Abomkhulu is a film…

“Dead of Night” Review: Chiemeka Osuagwu’s Horror Feature Serves Little Impactful Scares

Osuagwu piles on one heavy serving of a body count in Dead of Night, sufficiently…

Afrocritik Prize for Criticism - Call for Submission
Afrocritik Announces Inaugural Prize for Criticism, Calls for Submission

Entries are open from March 23rd to April 30th, 2024.  By Sybil Fekurumoh Afrocritik, a…

“Grown” Review: Ola Jegede and Empress Allen’s Young-Adult Drama is Bereft of Introspective Moments

Despite the inventive storytelling in Grown, there are noticeable unharmonious scenes layered upon each other.…

Claire Diao - Afrocritik
In Conversation: “I Want People to Know that Africa Has Real Filmmaking Talents”, Claire Diao, Film Critic and Founder of Sudu Connexion

“I find myself believing it’s really important for me to push for films by African…