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Margaret Busby Named New President of English PEN

Busby will take over the role from British-French author and lawyer, Philippe Sands. By Hope…

Inaugural Evaristo Prize for African Poetry Announces 2023 Shortlist

The Evaristo Prize for African Poetry, formerly known as the Brunel International African Poetry Prize,…

Shameela Seedat’s Film, “African Moot,” Set for Special Screenings in South Africa

The documentary captures the intense moments of the Moot Competition held in Botswana. By Helena…

Spotify Launches Beat School to Celebrate African Music

The initiative, launched on the 19th of April, 2023, is a series that brings together…

Ranking Davido’s Albums through the Course of his Career

By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku, Hope Ibiale, and Emmanuel Daraloye  With the recent release of Davido’s Timeless…

Ivorian Writer, Gauz, Shortlisted for 2023 International Booker Prize

This year’s shortlist, described by the chair of judges as “a list of remarkable variety,”…

Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Week 5
Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Week 5

By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Hello again, brave traveller. Can you believe it’s already been over 4weeks?…

Michael Omonua is Telling African Stories in the Language He Wants

“I also mostly just create the stories I want in the manner I want. I…

On Writing a Prescient Film: Kayode Jegede, Co-writer of “Gangs of Lagos” in Conversation with Afrocritik

“Our responsibility as storytellers is to present a world that’s true and authentic, and whose…

Kenya Film Commission Calls for Entries for Its 6th Mobile Phone Film Competition

The competition promotes the use of affordable smart phones rather than “high-end equipment” to expand…