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Say Who Die
“Say Who Die?” Review: Paul Utomiʼs Film Crumbles Under the Weight of its Own Ambition

Style without story is a hollow exercise, and Say Who Die? ultimately exposes Nollywood’s recurring…

Catharsis
“Catharsis” Review: Fola’s Debut Album Offers an Intimate Outpouring of Desire and Affection

With Catharsis, FOLA proves himself a songwriter and vocalist whose ascent is finely honed for…

Petrichor
“Petrichor” Review: Ayo Oyeku’s Novel Is an Attempt to Probe the Meaning of Justice

Petrichor remains a decently conceived novel about a most pivotal action in the making of…

Tyla
Tyla Wins Best Afrobeats at the 2025 MTV VMAs

Tyla becomes the most awarded African artiste in VMA history, boasting two wins. By Abioye…

Kings Will Rise
“Kings Will Rise” Review: The Scorpion Kings Continue Stellar Run With New Album

Kings Will Rise does not seek to reinvent their empire, but to reaffirm it, proving…

NIFS
NIFS Dispatch: 5 Key Takeaways from the 2025 Nigerian International Film Summit

From the recurring question of whether Nigerians watch Nollywood, to the retreat of global streaming…

Spotlight
Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Projects Galore

Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Projects Galore. By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Hello! Greetings to all our fellow…

Olufunke Grace Bankole
Nigerian-American Writer, Olufunke Grace Bankole, Wins 2025 Westport Prize for Literature

Olufunke Grace Bankole’s novel was praised by the jury for its masterful storytelling and multi-generational…

This Is Personal
“This Is Personal” Review: Tiwa Savage Deeply Explores R&B in Her Most Soul-Baring Album Yet

With This Is Personal, Tiwa Savage reminds us that her truest strength lies in R&B,…

transfer
The Biggest African Transfers of Summer 2025 Across Europe’s Top Leagues

Who commanded the biggest transfer fees? Who broke records, and who carried the weight of…