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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…

Zikoko Life
Big Cabal Media Announces “Zikoko Life”, a New Anthology Film Series Exploring Love, Sex, and Autonomy

The series brings Zikoko’s popular editorial verticals to screen through three intimate stories about the…

Angélique Kidjo
Angélique Kidjo to Become First African Artiste Honoured on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Angélique Kidjo joins a 35‑strong roster that includes Grammy winners Miley Cyrus, Josh Groban, Bone Thugs‑N‑Harmony, Lyle Lovett, The Clark Sisters,…

Prince of the Street
“The Prince of the Street” Review: Ayo Maff’s Strongly Themed Debut Still Needs More Range to Soar

The Prince of the Street is a ground-setting debut positioning Ayo Maff as a leading…

Mothers of Chibok
“Mothers of Chibok”, “Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk” Win Top Awards at Encounters Documentary Film Festival

Mothers of Chibok, a US, Australian and Nigerian production directed by Nigerian filmmaker, Joel Kachi…