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Some Stars Do Not Fall
“Some Stars Do Not Fall” Review: Taofeek Ayeyemi’s Chapbook Meditates on the Language of Grief

The poems in Taofeek Ayeyemi’s Some Stars Do Not Fall are deeply interconnected, forming a…

Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards
Tyla Makes History as First African to Host Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards

The annual Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, famous for celebrating fan favourites across film, television, music,…

CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations
The 2025 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations: Competition Review, Standout Players, and Finals Preview

The journey of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations so far has been marked…

Spotlight
Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: Soulful Rhythms

Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: Soulful Rhythms By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Greetings, sonic explorers. Did you have…

Sony Future Filmmaker Awards
Two African Films, “Angel in the Stone” and “Before 16”, Shortlisted for 2025 Sony Future Filmmaker Award

Two films by African directors, Angel in the Stone from Nigeria and Before 16 from…

poems
“Transit”, “Leaven”, & ”Arrive in Your Skeleton” | Poems by Abiodun Salako

Transit  Between airports, I lose pieces of myself — a mother’s laugh, an orison in…

Homecoming
HOMECOMING | Fiction by Chukwuebuka Obiakaeze

1. The weeks that led to Afunwa’s return came with a lot of speculation,  even…

Over the Bridge
Nigerian Thriller, “Over the Bridge”, Heads to Kenyan Cinemas This June

Over the Bridge received 12 nominations at the 2024 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA),…

Wa Jo Pa
“Wa Jo Pa” Review: Bad Boy Timz Leans Into His Strengths on Lively Sophomore Album

Wa Jo Pa is a solid follow-up that does exactly what a second album should:…

Freedom Way
Afolabi Olalekan’s “Freedom Way” Opens 2025 New York African Film Festival

Freedom Way. The film, which recently won ‘Best Movie’ and ‘Best Writing’ at the AMVCA…