Features and Essays

Ugandan Museveni addressing a crowd in a rally. Museveni signed an anti-homosexuality bill in the country, which has gained support from populist conservative society. Afrocritik
The Rise of Populist Rhetoric in Africa: Who Does the Voice of the People Really Benefit?

In the end—whether its intentions are sincere or not—populism in Africa is about the people:…

A live Kikuyu Benga music artiste performance, written for Afrocritik
Kikuyu Benga Music: How an Appropriated Sound Became a People’s Way of Connecting With Their Root

The endeavours of musicians from past eras, both of the first and second generations, have…

Burna Boy performs on stage
Opinion: What, Truly, Is the Substance of Afrobeats Music?

The Nigerian music industry is not exempt from lack of depth, in its case, with…

Towards a better understanding of the Igbo Identity
Towards a Better Understanding of the Igbo Identity

Identity politics is the right of every individual or group of people. It is heavily…

Big 7 Burna Boy I Told Them
Burna Boy’s “Big 7” and Forthcoming “I Told Them” Album Herald a New Exciting Chapter in His Artistic Journey

Rather than feel betrayed or ignored by the evolution of Burna Boy’s musicality, his Nigerian…

Chief Osadebe Highlife music
What We Speak Of When We Talk About Osita Osadebe and Highlife Music

As a musician, Osadebe seems to have come to music fully made; in a journey…

The Ultimate Guide to Upcoming Afrobeats Festivals in 2023

A comprehensive guide to all upcoming Afrobeats and Afro-fusion festivals worldwide, including lineup details and…

Afrocritik’s Top 30 Songs in the First Half of 2023

By Emmanuel Daraloye, Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku, Hope Ibiale, & Emmanuel Okoro 2023 has so far been…

African Animations Are Becoming a New, Exciting Frontier for African Storytelling

Advancing technologies, receptive studios, and the collaborative efforts of producers, artists and storytellers have breathed…

The 2023 Caine Prize Shortlist Leaves Bright and Dull Lights

As usual, the shortlist consisted of five stories representing writers from different parts of Africa…