Features and Essays

Internet Restriction - Afrocritik
Democracy in the Digital Age: How Do Internet Shutdowns Impact Fairness During African Elections?

In several African nations, it has become common for leaders to limit internet access or…

The Nollywood Mystery Thriller: Sometimes It’s Elementary, and Sometimes There’s None

The mystery genre requires a step-by-step layering of evidence, only somewhat contorted to create a…

The Politics of Cooking and Traditional Roles in the Nigerian Family

The ideal prescription would be for a family to seek balance. Real balance can only…

Why AI Misinformation is a Serious Threat to Elections and Democracy

Using AI tools to spread false information threatens the democracy of countries that practice that…

African_Continental_Free_Trade_Area_ Afrocritik
What the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Could Mean for Africa’s Creative Industry

The African Continental Free Trade Area brings the promise of a new vista for African…

FESPACO - Afrocritik
FESPACO: An Enduring Role in Promoting African Cinema

With FESPACO, through the years, there has continued to be a conscious effort to resonate…

Brymo - Afrocritik
Brymo, Macabre, and Reconciling with the Art of Controversial Artists

… a challenge arises when evaluating a work imbued with profound teachings when the artist…

Further Reflections on “Sóró Sóké”: In Conversation with Oyindamola Shoola

As I understand it, two core themes mark the resistance to Soro Soke: first, that…

The Experience
Can “The Experience” Become the Blueprint for Hosting Live Music Events in Nigeria?

The Experience has consistently excelled in many areas, serving as inspiration for what a proper…

House of African Feminisms Podcast (HoAF) - Afrocritik
Podcast Review: The House of African Feminisms (HoAF) Podcast Navigates Pan-African Feminism Through Language and Time

The HoAF podcast dispels misconceptions about feminism and sheds light on authentic African perspectives. It…