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Never Thought I Could (Part 1)
“Never Thought I Could (Part 1)” Review: Lloyiso’s Artistry Uplifts on Debut Album

Never Thought I Could (Part 1) sees Lloyiso evolving from a remarkable singer into a…

BackHomeAbroad and Other Stories
“BackHomeAbroad and Other Stories” Review: Immigrant Realities Convene in Pede Hollist’s Collection of Stories

Hollist’s characters are messy, preoccupied with notions of home and belonging, all of them hurtling…

Next Narrative Africa Fund
Next Narrative Africa Fund Announces Inaugural Film and TV Development Slate

Nine projects have been announced as inaugural beneficiaries of the NNAF initiative. By Adedamola Jones…

spotlight
Afrocritik’s Music Spotlight: Big Emotions

Afrocritik’s Music Spotlight: Big Emotions By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Greetings to all the fearless navigators of…

Andrew Jacked
Nigerian Bodybuilder Andrew Jacked Wins 2026 Arnold Classic Men’s Open Title

The victory, which saw Andrew Jacked defeat former Mr Olympia Hadi Choopan and 2021 winner…

piracy
The Ethics of Knowledge and the Difficult Conversation Around Book Piracy in Africa

Is piracy justified or unjustified? Is piracy good or bad in a continent like Africa?…

royalties
Royalties 101: How Music Actually Makes Money

For a new generation of musicians navigating a global industry, understanding royalties is therefore not…

Joburg Film Festival
Joburg Film Festival 2026 Wraps as Award Winners Are Announced

The 2026 JFF festival culminated in an Awards Gala on Sunday night, marking its closure…

S16 Labs
S16 Labs Welcomes Applications For Inaugural Edition

S16 Film Labs comes off as an attempt to recognise, appreciate and refine raw talent…

poems
Lyrical Ceremonies: On Poems by Agbaakin, Okigbo, and Umukoro

All three poems [“Tenebrae” by Agbaakin, “Come Thunder” by Okigbo, and “Mass” by Umukoro], in…