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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,…

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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…

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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…

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“RU The World” Review: Ruger’s Sugary Debut Album Promises a Gratifying Experience But Nothing More

Ruger’s reputation as a modern-day sex symbol also gets in his way of crafting proper…

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Revisiting Nollywood’s Original Music Score Era: What Soundtracks Reveal About the Progress of Nigeria’s Film Industry

Perhaps in a bid to compensate for the low-quality production, the soundtracks of the 90s…

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“Cheers to Life” Review: Majeeed Taps into His Core to Release a Celebratory EP

At the end of the twenty-two-minute spin, we have a body of work that further…

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…

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Highlights from the 16th Edition of the Headies Awards

The attempt to globalise the event is laudable, nevertheless, it is glaring that there’s still…

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…

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“A Young Time Ago” Review: Subtle but Visible Misogyny Takes Front Row in the Tolu Lordtanner-Directed Drama

The film’s attention is solely placed on the men in these women’s lives and how…