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Uche Okonkwo
“Readers Will Bring All Kinds of Meaning to Your Work”: Uche Okonkwo, In Conversation with Afrocritik

“When I write child characters, I think about how big some of my childhood moments…

Lagos Lover Boy
“Lagos Lover Boy” Review: Ric Hassani Crafts a Cohesive Portrait of Urban Romance

Lagos Lover Boy is a coherent and thoughtfully constructed body of work. It shows an…

Ms. Kanyin
“Ms. Kanyin” Review: Jerry Ossaiʼs Wannabe Horror Flick is Forgettable

Ms. Kanyin reflects the current state of Nollywood’s horror ambitions: bold ideas, impressive technical strides…

Spotlight
Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Easing In

Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Easing In Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Hello, family.  Welcome back to your favourite…

Zikoko Life
Big Cabal Media Announces “Zikoko Life”, a New Anthology Film Series Exploring Love, Sex, and Autonomy

The series brings Zikoko’s popular editorial verticals to screen through three intimate stories about the…

Angélique Kidjo
Angélique Kidjo to Become First African Artiste Honoured on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Angélique Kidjo joins a 35‑strong roster that includes Grammy winners Miley Cyrus, Josh Groban, Bone Thugs‑N‑Harmony, Lyle Lovett, The Clark Sisters,…

Prince of the Street
“The Prince of the Street” Review: Ayo Maff’s Strongly Themed Debut Still Needs More Range to Soar

The Prince of the Street is a ground-setting debut positioning Ayo Maff as a leading…

Mothers of Chibok
“Mothers of Chibok”, “Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk” Win Top Awards at Encounters Documentary Film Festival

Mothers of Chibok, a US, Australian and Nigerian production directed by Nigerian filmmaker, Joel Kachi…

SHA NA
Afro-Fusion Trio, 255 Reunites, with Minz on “SHA NA”, Ahead of New Album

Accompanied by a visually striking skate-themed music video that is set for release on July…

Leading Vibe Initiative
Tems Launches “Leading Vibe Initiative” to Empower Young Women in African Music

The programme begins this August in Lagos, offering emerging artistes, songwriters, and producers practical resources,…