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Rema’s “Calm Down” with Selena Gomez Wins Inaugural Best Afrobeats Award at the 2023 MTV VMAs

The duo won the award for their song, “Calm Down”, and are the first-ever winners…

Mami Wata film review on Afrocritik
“Mami Wata” Review: The C.J. “Fiery” Obasi-Directed Drama is Bold, Beautiful, and Makes a Political Statement

Without exaggerating, Mami Wata belongs to a canon of its own. The film belongs to…

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African Writers Awards Unveils Longlist for Its 2023 Edition

The shortlist will be revealed on October 2, 2023, while the winners will be announced…

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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…

Majeeed Cheers to Life review on Afrocritik
“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…

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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…