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African Writers Awards Unveils Longlist for Its 2023 Edition

The shortlist will be revealed on October 2, 2023, while the winners will be announced…

Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2024 afrocritik
The Commonwealth Short Story Prize Opens Submissions for 2024 Prize, Unveils Judges

Submissions can be made in one of the 13 available languages, including Creole, Chinese, French,…

Ugochi Mitchel Ihezue wins maiden edition of Miss Universe Nigeria afrocritik
Former MBGN, Ugochi Ihezue, Wins Maiden Edition of Miss Universe Nigeria

Edo State-born Sectra Sede Okundaye, representing Zamfara, emerged as 1st Runner Up and Miss Supranational…

Prix Renoudot 2023 Afrocritik
African Writers, Nathacha Appanah and Elgas, Selected for the 2023 Prix Renaudot

The writers are the only Africans on the list so far, and are selected in…

Funmilayo Ransome Kuti Biopic now in cinema Afrocritik
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti’s Biopic Now Showing in Cinema

The iconic film, directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters, celebrates Funmilayo’s legacy. By Helena Olori  The highly…

Burna Boy recieves 7 nominations at the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards Afrocritik
Burna Boy Joins Top Nominees With 7 Nods at the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards

African stars, Black Sherif (Ghana), Sampa The Great (Zambia), and AKA and K.O., both from…

Miss Universe Nigeria MUN Cover 2023 Afrocritik
Miss Universe Nigeria 2023: All You Need to Know

Afrocritik walks you through essential information about the Miss Universe Nigeria 2023 pageantry, including eligibility…

tems bags Songwriter of the Year at the 2023 BMI RnB and Hip-Hop Awards Afrocritik
Tems Bags Songwriter of the Year Accolade at the 2023 BMI R&B Hip-Hop Awards

The RCA Records signee, who is yet to release any studio album, has amassed multiple…

Guinness Accravaganza coming to Ghana Afrocritik
Guinness Ghana Breweries Launches Maiden Edition of Guinness Accravaganza

The festival tagged “Multi-Artsy Sensory Experience”, is a periodical celebration of all things Black and…

Tems wins trailblazer awards on 2023 ELLE Style Awards Afrocritik
Tems Wins Trailblazer Award at the 2023 ELLE Style Awards

Tems is the only Nigerian on the winners’ list. By Hope Ibiale Grammy Award-winning Nigerian…