Afrocritik’s Top 100 African Songs of 2025

Afrocritik’s Top 100 African Songs of 2025

Casablanca - Dakar
Nana Adwoa Frimpong

Features & Essays

BK Arena - Rwanda - Afrocritik
Will Rwanda Become the New Hub for Arts and Entertainment in East Africa?
Social Entrepreneurship in Africa: A Case of the Nigerian and Kenyan Social Enterprise Ecosystem - Afrocritik
Social Entrepreneurship in Africa: A Case of the Nigerian and Kenyan Social Enterprise Ecosystem
Mohbad - Afrocritik
Mohbad: Post-Death Fame, and the Postmodern Reality of the Tortured Artist
Tafadzwa Kurotwi - Eco-warriors in Africa protesting against climate change - Afrocritik
Eco-Warriors: Gen Zs in Africa Leading the Sustainability Movement
Black History Month - Afrocritik
Black History Month: 3 Inspirational Women Who Paved Way for Black Inclusivity
Internet Restriction - Afrocritik
Democracy in the Digital Age: How Do Internet Shutdowns Impact Fairness During African Elections?

Interviews

Dennis Mugaa - Half Portraits Underwater - Afrocritik
“All Art Helps Us to See the Humanity of Another”: Kenya Writer, Dennis Mugaa, Speaks About His Forthcoming Debut, “Half Portraits Under Water”
Unique Oliver Profile Image - Afrocritik
The Soundtrack to Success: Music Supervisor, Unique Oliver, is Creating a Blueprint for Music Licensing in Nollywood Productions
Paul Ngila Njeri - In conversation with Afrocritik - James Currey Prize Winner 2023
“Winning the James Currey Prize Might Represent My Coming of Age as a Writer”: In Conversation with 2023 Prizewinner, Peter Ngila Njeri
Afropantheology and the Future of African Speculative Fiction: A Conversation with Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki
Akinlabi Ishola and Collins Okoh - Afrocritik
Portraying Familial Bonds in “A Tribe Called Judah”: In Conversation with Box Office Hit Screenwriters, Akinlabi Ishola and Collins Okoh
Perivi Katjavivi - Under the Hanging Tree - Afrocritik in Conversation
Filmmaker, Perivi Katjavivi, Signals a New Era with Namibia’s Oscars Debut, “Under the Hanging Tree”

Film & TV

Matabeleland
“Matabeleland” Review: Nyasha Kadandara’s Documentary Contends With Zimbabwe’s Troubled Past
Amel Guellaty
“Making a Film Anywhere in Africa Is a Struggle”: In Conversation With Tunisian Filmmaker, Amel Guellaty, Director of “Where the Wind Comes From”
Ms. Kanyin
“Ms. Kanyin” Review: Jerry Ossaiʼs Wannabe Horror Flick is Forgettable
sexual violence
Dear Nollywood, Stop Using Sexual Violence as a Plot Device
The Moral High Court
“The Moral High Court” Review: Chisom Ifeakandu’s Film Puts Patriarchy on Trial
cinematographer-director
20 Prolific Cinematographer-Director Collaborations in Nollywood

Music

Uncle K: Lemon Chase
“Uncle K: Lemon Chase” Review: Kizz Daniel’s EP Is Refreshingly Potent
Spotlight
Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: Soul Celebration
Tours
The Cultural and Structural Realities Behind Llona and Odumodublvck’s Grassroots Tours
Nigerian song
10 Times Nigerian Songs Made a Surprise Comeback Online
Starsamm, Love Is War
“Love Is War” Review: Starsamm Shows Promise on Debut EP
Spotlight
Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: Soulful Tunes

VIDEOS

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Books

“On the Train to Hell” Review: Throes and Consciousness Helm Tolu A Akinyemi’s Poetry Collection
“Love Grows Stronger in Death” Anthology Explores the Depth of Human Emotions Amidst Mortality
Ayòbámi Adébáyò and Caleb Azumah Nelson Shortlisted for the 2024 Dylan Thomas Prize
Tares Oburumu’s Origin of Syma Species - review - Afrocritik
The Portrayal of Place, Dream, and History in Tares Oburumu’s “Origin of Syma Species”
Africanfuturism Anthology - Afrocritik
Africanfuturism:  A Literary Plane of Infinite Possibilities for Africa’s Future
Dennis Mugaa - Half Portraits Underwater - Afrocritik
“All Art Helps Us to See the Humanity of Another”: Kenya Writer, Dennis Mugaa, Speaks About His Forthcoming Debut, “Half Portraits Under Water”

Culture

Street Church: Making The Gospel Fun, Trendy And Relatable To A Younger Demographic
Timi Dakolo, “Everything”, And How Nigerian Gospel Songs Have Become Anthems Of Hope
Here Are Six Ways To Properly Spend a Weekend In Africa’s Busiest Cities
Here Are The Five Most Serene Nigerian Cities To Live In
How The Baba Ijesha Case Accurately Illustrates The Attitude Of Nigerians To Rape Allegations
Has Oral Tradition In Africa Gone Extinct?

Fashion

AMVCA

2025 AMVCA: How the Stars Lit up the Night With Style

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AMVCA Cultural Day

10 Celebrities Who Slayed the 2025 AMVCA Cultural Day

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Met Gala
What Africa Wore to the Met Gala 2025: Fashion, Symbolism, and the Limits of Black Dandyism
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2025 Grammy
Bold, Regal, and Stylish: African Artistes at the 2025 Grammys
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Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week
10 African Fashion Events to Watch Out for in 2025
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Sports

Racheal Kundananji: Becoming the World’s Most Expensive Female Footballer
Kelvin Kiptum - A tribute - Afrocritik
Kelvin Kiptum: A Tribute to an Athletic Phenomenon
African Cup of Nations winners - Côte d’Ivoire - 2023 - Afrocritik
Côte d’Ivoire Seizes African Cup of Nations Victory Over Nigeria
Ronwen Williams - Afrocritik
AFCON 2023: The Differential Teams That Made History
Nigeria South Africa Head to Head
AFCON 2023 Semi-Finals: Nigeria vs South Africa, History, Trade, and Rivalry Beyond the Pitch
Tobi Amusan - Afrocritik
Tobi Amusan Breaks African Women’s Indoor Record in 60-Metres Hurdles at New Balance Indoor Grand Prix

Explainers

Fiction & Poetry

The Eccentrics | Adedoyin Ajayi
Homecoming | Sunday Saheed
of memories, moments & manhood | Jaachị Anyatọnwụ
After The Giant Greenlights, Nothing Here Is Worthy Of Symphony? | Psalmuel Benjamin
Tochi Lives | Ubong Johnson
The Last Rule of Theft | Oluseye Fakinlede