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Richard Mofe-Damijo, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Tobi Bakre, Kunle Remi, Chidi Mokeme, Recipients of the Outstanding Performance Awards at the 2023 AFRIFF

The Nollywood stars will be presented with the awards at the AFRIFF Globe Awards Night.…

Momtaza Mehri Best First Collection winner - Africa
Momtaza Mehri Bags Award at the 2023 Forward Prizes for Poetry

Her poetry collection, Bad Diaspora Poems, won in the Best First Collection category. By Hope…

South African Literary Awards SALA 2023 - Afrocritik
South African Literary Awards (SALA) Unveils 2023 Shortlist

The winners in the different categories will be announced at the Africa Century International Writers…

Moments, new on Africa Magic Showcase - Afrocritik
Africa Magic Set to Release New Series, “Moments” on October 24

Written by Chidinma Igbokweuche, the series will premiere on October 24, 2023, at 9 p.m.…

Dr. Obari Gomba wins 2023 Nigeria Prize for Literature for Grit - Afrocritik
Obari Gomba’s Play, “Grit” Wins the 2023 Nigeria Prize for Literature

The didactic play about socio-political issues outshined all 143 plays received for this year’s prize.…

Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Week 25
Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Week 25

The twenty-fifth edition of the Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Greetings, music enthusiasts!…

The After - Afrocritik
British-Nigerian Misan Harriman’s Directorial Debut, “The After”, to Premiere on Netflix This October

The 18-minute short drama is an intense story of a grieving ride-share driver confronting the…

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Cassava Republic Press Launches Black Women’s Non-Fiction Manuscript Prize

The literary prize is open to cis, trans, and genderqueer Black women writers and will…

Taabea Ghana Music Awards UK - Afrocritik
Sarkodie, Black Sherif, Shatta Wale, Win at the 2023 Taabea Ghana Music Awards UK

Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, emerged as the biggest winner, top-scoring in four categories.  By Hope…

Babatunde Apalowo's “All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White" Wins Big at the 2023 Out On Film: Atlanta's LGBTQ Film Festival - Afrocritik
Babatunde Apalowo’s “All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White” Wins Big at the 2023 Out On Film: Atlanta’s LGBTQ Film Festival

The film won in the “Best International Film” and “Best Director” category.  By Hope Ibiale…