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African footballers
15 African Footballers to Watch in the 2026/2027 Season in Top Leagues Worldwide

As the new campaign gets underway, Afrocritik picks the African footballers who could make the…

Alechenu
“Alechenu” Review: A Potent Social Commentary Undone by Its Untapped Narrative Potential

Alechenu does well in its pursuit of social relevance, but the narrative is dampened by…

Locarno Open Doors
Locarno Open Doors Unveils 2026 Winners

Locarno Open Doors has unveiled its list of winners for the 2026 edition, reaffirming its…

Rootless
Maternal Disciple and Abandonment: A Review of “Rootless” by Krystle Zara Appiah

One of the greatest achievements of Rootless is the creative portrayal of silence as a…

What Do the Maknines Dream Of
MIFF 2026: “What Do the Maknines Dream Of”, “Obi Is a Boy”, and “Whispers of a Burning Scent” Find Beauty in the Difficult Act of Letting Go

Whether contemplating migration, gender identity, or an unconventional romance, What Do the Maknines Dream Of,…

Collective Amnesia
Applause Lines on Paper: Thoughts on Koleka Putuma’s “Collective Amnesia”

Collective Amnesia has the kind of reach that performance poetry often achieves—quotable lines, public arguments,…

VeryDarkMan
Who Needs the Government When You Can Tag Someone Else?

The ultimate measure of a functioning society is not how many generous citizens it can…

While the World Slept
“While the World Slept” Review: A Tender, Uneven Portrait of Gay Life in Nigeria

It is hardly possible to cross the bridges of the stories in While the World…

Yan Diomandé
Who Is Yan Diomandé? An Insight Into the €125 Million Most Expensive African Player of All-Time

If Yan Diomandé is anything like the player he has been for the last thirteen…

Oriadé
“Oriadé” Review: Davido Showcases Hitmaking Mastery on New Album

Oriadé remains a highly energetic and enjoyable listen because Davido simply knows how to make…