Features and Essays

Afrocritik Top 15 Rap Albums of 2022
Afrocritik Top 15 African Rap Albums of 2022

By Emmanuel Daraloye, Chinonso Ihekire, Hope Ibiale, Fatiat Saliu, Samson Jikeme, Yinolu Olowofoyeku, and Owanate…

Afrocritik Top 25 African Novels of 2022

By Sybil Fekurumoh, Chimezie Chika, and Ijeoma Ntada 2022 has been a remarkable year for…

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Stream Farms: Should Ratings be the Only Relevant Metric Used in the Music Industry?

Success means a lot of things to different artistes, and can be marked at different…

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Is Africa Commemorating Its Heroes Enough?

Africa must begin to choose its own heroes, heroes who are not determined by the…

Is Artistic Cross-Carpeting Beneficial in the Long Run for Black Artistes?

Artistic cross-carpeting is a dicey undertaking, but as there are no reward without risk, it…

How Misinformation is Becoming Prevalent in African Media Spaces

Media houses have, regrettably, resulted in distorting information, such that it becomes difficult, if not…

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Ishiagu Fabric: How the Wrong Totem Became the Symbol of the Igbo People

The younger generation of Igbo people, and other young Africans, by extension, have the wrong…

Sustainable Fashion is Achievable in Africa

Another aspect of sustainability Bousso uses is ethically sourcing materials from local artisans, a practice…

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Calling “Revenge Porn” What It Is: Another Form of Internet-Based Sexual Assault

As with all digital misdemeanours, revenge porn has become a global, unsettling problem. It does…

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In Defense of the Migrant Population: How Nigerian Migrants Abroad Contribute to Western Countries’ Economy

As Britain tries to recover from its economic crisis and announces a new Prime Minister,…