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Fathers of Alego’s Roads
“Fathers of Alego’s Roads” | Poem by Victoria Kerubo

Jatelo,  your son, Benz,  came with open arms. A rich businessman from the city  that…

politics
The Myth of the Apolitical Artiste

Art is where power becomes visible and legible as songs, images, or performances are the…

Caged Bird
“Caged Bird” Review: Tryve Explores Pursuit of Freedom on Lo-Fi Hip-Hop-Infused Single

The song does a good job of portraying the “caged bird” as an emblem of…

Mister Johnson
​Condescending Benevolence: The Colonial Paradox of “Mister Johnson”

Mister Johnson stages colonial modernity as a cruel pedagogy—the policy of assimilation, one that teaches…

AT THE ALTAR
AT THE ALTAR | Poem By Rutendo Chichaya

I keep losing my emotions in translation. Every time, the scramble for words annihilates my…

Afrocritik’s Most Anticipated Books of 2026
Afrocritik’s Most Anticipated Books of 2026

Many of the books listed below will engage readers in the coming year; some will…

Shine
Documentary Spotlight: “Shine”

Shine engages four football fans from four African countries, each expressing their love for football…

Faloh Jagaban
“Eba Anthem” Review: How Faloh Jagaban Turned a Staple into a Cultural Statement and Disapora Identity

“Eba Anthem” reminds us that culture doesn’t survive solely through institutions or formal preservation. Sometimes,…

Afrocritik’s Top 50 African Music Projects of 2025
Afrocritik’s Top 50 African Music Projects of 2025

This list documents the breadth and depth of African music in 2025, and it stands…

Detty December Fest 2025
Detty December Fest 2025 Closes with Star-Studded Performances in Lagos

With its blend of global stars, African excellence, and immersive production, Detty December Fest 2025…