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Leila Aboulela
Sudanese Novelist, Leila Aboulela, Wins 2025 PEN Pinter Prize for Stories on Faith and Migration

Known for her evocative prose that explores migration, faith, and the inner lives of Muslim…

crime reporting apps
Can Crime Reporting Apps Increase Police Responsiveness in Africa?

By eliminating the fear of being identified as whistleblowers, crime reporting apps empower citizens to…

Spotlight
Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Bridge Week

Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Bridge Week By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Hey there, auditory adventurers!  Hello family,…

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”

“Tunisia occupies both a central and marginal place in contemporary conversations about African politics and…

WAFCON
WAFCON 2024: African Women’s Football Deserves Better Broadcast Coverage

Beyond regular live TV, there should have been multiple streaming options showcasing Africa’s premier women’s…

Sweet Songs 4 You
“Sweet Songs 4 You” Review: Lasmid and Tml Vibez Combine Seamlessly on New Collaborative Album

Sweet Songs 4 You is a wildly entertaining ride: warm, textured, romantic, and confidently experimental.…

When Nigeria Happens
Ema Edosio’s “When Nigeria Happens” to Open Locarno Film Festival’s Open Doors Section, Thirteen African Films Screening

When Nigeria Happens is set for its world premiere as the opening film of Locarno…

Captain
“Captain” Review: BNXN’s Sophomore Album Is a Steady Voyage Through a Familiar Soundscape

Ultimately, Captain doesn’t present a reinvention of BNXN; instead, it leans into what he already…

wife vs mom
The Misogyny of “Wife vs. Mom” Hypotheticals and Why We Must Retire Them

From childbearing to housekeeping, sex, or preserving legacy, at the end of it all, the…

MOWAA
Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) to Open to the Public in November 2025

In the two days leading up to the public opening, MOWAA will host preview events…