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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…

Nairobi LitFest
Nairobi LitFest 2025: NBO Explores The Countercurrents of Knowing

Held in Nairobi’s public libraries, Nairobi Litfest endeavours to imagine these spaces not just as…

The Parlour Wife
“The Parlour Wife” Review: Foluso Agbaje’s Novel Is a Vital Contribution to Historical Fiction

Perhaps there are other historical novels set in Lagos, but few are as captivating, imaginative…

Uche Okonkwo
“Readers Will Bring All Kinds of Meaning to Your Work”: Uche Okonkwo, In Conversation with Afrocritik

“When I write child characters, I think about how big some of my childhood moments…

Lagos Lover Boy
“Lagos Lover Boy” Review: Ric Hassani Crafts a Cohesive Portrait of Urban Romance

Lagos Lover Boy is a coherent and thoughtfully constructed body of work. It shows an…

Ms. Kanyin
“Ms. Kanyin” Review: Jerry Ossaiʼs Wannabe Horror Flick is Forgettable

Ms. Kanyin reflects the current state of Nollywood’s horror ambitions: bold ideas, impressive technical strides…

Spotlight
Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Easing In

Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Easing In Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Hello, family.  Welcome back to your favourite…