Features and Essays

African Fashion on Display: Embracing Traditional Attires With a Modern Twist - Afrocritik
African Fashion on Display: Embracing Traditional Attires With a Modern Twist

Nowadays, Ankara has transcended West Africa, and has seamlessly integrated with modern trends, from Ankara…

African Folklore and Lessons: Exploring the Rich Heritage of Traditional Tales from the Continent- Afrocritik
African Folklore and Lessons: Exploring the Rich Heritage of Traditional Tales from the Continent

Origin myths are testaments to the human desire to explain complex events, such as how…

LIPFest 2023 - Sanctuary - Afrocritik
Lagos International Poetry Festival (LIPFest) 2023: A Sanctuary for Language-Hungry Creatives

“There is no creativity without solitude. That’s why the festival theme for this year is…

Seyi Vibez: From Soulful Solace to Vibrant Vibez - Afrocritik
Seyi Vibez: From Soulful Solace to Vibrant Vibez

When comparing his old and current hit songs, it becomes evident that Seyi Vibez has…

Ten of the Best Kenyan Hip-Hop Cyphers of All Time - Afrocritik
Celebrating Hip-Hop At 50: Ten of the Best Kenyan Cyphers of All Time

In Kenya, established artistes and music outlets have often used cyphers to introduce new protégées…

Nneoha Ann Aligwe - Africa International Horror Film Festival- Afrocritik
Nneoha Ann Aligwe is Reviving the Horror Film Genre with the Africa International Horror Film Festival (AIHFF): In Conversation with Afrocritik

“I believe horror films should go beyond scaring and entertaining the audience. It should also…

Africa’s Gaming Industry Has Come a Long Way Since Its Early Stages, but Grassroot Development is Still Needed - Afrocritik
Unveiling Africa’s Gaming Boom: How Grassroot Development May Impact the Gaming Industry

Today, thanks to increasing smartphone penetration, along with growing internet access, Africans no longer need…

femi.the.god - Afrocritik
Painting a Picture of the Future: The Social Consciousness Behind the Art of Femi.the.god

Employing a rich spectrum of creative elements that visualise everyday life, he articulates his passionate…

Race to the Oscars 2024: A Look at the African Stories Vying for Best International Feature Film

The selected films have impressively shown great potential, having garnered recognition and critical acclaim from…

African Audio Chronicles 30 Must-Listen African Podcasts - Afrocritik
African Audio Chronicles: 30 Must-Listen African Podcasts

Whether you’re a curious mind seeking to expand your horizons, an entrepreneur looking for business…