Features and Essays

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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…

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FESPACO: An Enduring Role in Promoting African Cinema

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

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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…

Popular Acceptance and Social Currency Why Have Certain Political Opinions Prevailed in Nigeria - Afrocritik
Popular Acceptance and Social Currency: Why Have Certain Political Opinions Prevailed in Nigeria?

There is usually no attempt among Nigerian leaders to form a lasting ideological core that…

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Icons of Nollywood: Celebrating the Stars Who Help Shape Nollywood Behind the Scenes

The creative energy of a film production is mostly found behind the scenes, in the…

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African Art: Discovering the Beauty, Symbolism, and Diversity of Traditional and Contemporary Masterpieces

Whether it is the ancient terracotta wonders crafted by the Nok culture, or the contemporary…

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Nigeria’s “Peak Foolery” and Quirky Pop Culture Moments of 2023

Some may see these peculiar behaviours as a by-product of the social media era where…