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Moges Ababu Belachew
Joburg Film Festival 2026: Moges Ababu Belachew Talks “Mother Country” and Ethiopia’s Fragile Socio-Political Landscape

“Anyone can make a film if they can afford it and cover the finances. It’s…

Onobiren
“Onobiren” Review: Laju Iren Spins a Faith-Based Tale of Female Resilience and Solidarity

Onobiren is an earnest story of women—women as friends and foes, women as problem-solvers and…

NBO Film Festival
NBO Film Festival 2026 Announces Call For Entries

NBO Film Festival, an annual film event based in Kenya, has started accepting submissions for…

Zanele Muholi
South African Photographer Zanele Muholi Wins 2026 Hasselblad Award

Zanele Muholi’s recognition with the Hasselblad Award cements their place among photography’s most influential contemporary…

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
https://music.apple.com/ng/playlist/afrocritik-weekly-music-spotlight/pl.u-LdbqE75I21vAkDK

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?…