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The Anointed Cartel
Igiza Arts Announces New Stage Play, “The Anointed Cartel”, at Kenya National Theatre

The Anointed Cartel will be performed at the Kenya National Theatre Main Auditorium on the…

While She Slept
“While She Slept” Review: Kumashe Yaakugh’s Novella Explores Ghosts, Memory, and Masculinity

While She Slept destabilises easy binaries between tradition and modernity, reminding us that both can…

The Masked King
“The Masked King” Review: Uduak-Obong Patrick’s Historical Drama Is Dampened by Its Wobbly Political Consciousness

The Masked King wants to portray a push and pull between traditions and societal change,…

Headies
Rema, Tems, Odumodublvck, Others Win Big at the 17th Headies Awards + Full Winners’ List

This year’s Headies Awards, themed “Back to Base”, marked a significant return to Nigerian soil…

Landline
“Landline” Review: Dele Doherty’s Debut Feature Is Held Back by Its Own Ambition

Landline is an emotionally-charged thriller that takes a bold swing at the time-loop genre, even…

The Ones Before You
“The Ones Before You” Review: Joba Ojelabi’s Chapbook Speaks to the Burden of Inheritance

The Ones Before You is a tender excavation of self and society. With each poem,…

Osamede
James Omokwe and Lilian Olubi Set to Premiere Fantasy Epic Film, “Osamede”, at Cannes Film Market

Osamede is set in ancient Benin Kingdom and is framed as a retelling of the…

Spotlight
Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: New Names

Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: New Names By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Greetings once again, my fellow brave…

A Raised Hand in Greeting Left Unanswered
The Obscured Realities in Shegun Oseh’s Smokescreen Images

A keen observer would notice that much of Shegun Oseh’s work is the conscious artistic…

NollywoodWeek Film Festival
30+ Films Selected for NollywoodWeek Film Festival 2025

The NollywoodWeek Film Festival 2025 programme also includes six world premieres, including After 30, The…