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Afrocritik's African Books That Should Be Considered Modern Classics
Examining Africa’s Literary Masterpieces: African Books That Should Be Considered Modern Classics

Only works of the highest artistry, written by writers who have attained a supreme understanding…

Nollywood’s Global Impact How Nigerian Films Are Captivating Audiences Worldwide - Afrocritik
Nollywood’s Global Impact: How Nigerian Films are Captivating Audiences Worldwide

These strides are the foundational blocks toward a sturdy industry on its pathway to infiltrating…

OkadaBooks closes down - Afrcoritik
The “Crash” of OkadaBooks is a Call for Nigeria to Reflect on the State of Its Art Communities

Few things underscore the importance of OkadaBooks to African literature quite like the fact that…

Six Sub-Genres Expanding the Diversity of Afrobeats - Afrocritik
Six Sub-Genres Expanding the Diversity of Afrobeats

Within this expansive landscape of Afrobeats, it becomes increasingly important to unravel its intricate layers…

EV being charged _ Afrocritik
Electric Vehicles (EVs): A Green Solution for Africa or More Environmental and Economic Quandaries?

But while EVs have been advertised as the “next best thing” for the world’s transport…

Umuofia Arts and Books Festival - Afrocritik
Searching for New Philosophers at the Umuofia Arts and Books Festival 2023 (UmuofiaFest)

Named after Umuofia, the fictional village in which Achebe’s iconic novel Things Fall Apart was…

5g Connectivity - Africa's Journey to 5G and the Wealth of Opportunities It Brings- Afrocritik
New Generation Connectivity: Africa’s Journey to 5G and the Wealth of Opportunities It Brings

Africa is welcoming a surge of interest in 5G, and rightly so. In Nigeria, for…

African Fashion on Display: Embracing Traditional Attires With a Modern Twist - Afrocritik
African Fashion on Display: Embracing Traditional Attires With a Modern Twist

Nowadays, Ankara has transcended West Africa, and has seamlessly integrated with modern trends, from Ankara…

African Folklore and Lessons: Exploring the Rich Heritage of Traditional Tales from the Continent- Afrocritik
African Folklore and Lessons: Exploring the Rich Heritage of Traditional Tales from the Continent

Origin myths are testaments to the human desire to explain complex events, such as how…

LIPFest 2023 - Sanctuary - Afrocritik
Lagos International Poetry Festival (LIPFest) 2023: A Sanctuary for Language-Hungry Creatives

“There is no creativity without solitude. That’s why the festival theme for this year is…