Interviews

In Bloom interview with Folu Storms, Wame Jallow, and Voline Ogutu - Afrocritik
“In Bloom” Anthology Creators: In Conversation with the Changemakers Who Lend a Voice to Gender Equality

We know that five short films are not necessarily going to radically change the audience’s…

Claire Diao - Afrocritik
In Conversation: “I Want People to Know that Africa Has Real Filmmaking Talents”, Claire Diao, Film Critic and Founder of Sudu Connexion

“I find myself believing it’s really important for me to push for films by African…

Director Pink - Afrocritik
Director Pink: Standing Out as a Music Video Director in a Crowded Music Industry

“To stand out, you need to understand yourself… Music video directors should let their uniqueness…

Martini Akande in conversation with Afrocritik
In Conversation: Nollywood Film Editor, Martini Akande, Dissects the Anatomy of Editing a Memorable Scene

“As editors, when editing a film, the actor’s performance is our biggest asset.”  _ Martini…

Oscar Korbla Mawuli Awuku - Yonga Arts - Afrocritik
Oscar Korbla Mawuli Awuku Uses Art to Redefine the Narrative on Indigenous Ghanaian Culture

“What I try to do is to illuminate the past and to modify it into…

Gelax Bolaji - Afrocritik
Filmmaker, Gelax Bolaji’s Documentary, “Silent Tumors”, Spotlights the Silence Struggles of Women with Fibroids in Nigeria 

“For me, this is not just a documentary, it is a mission to break the…

DhannyJazz The Saxifier and The Beauty of Instrumental in Music

  By Michael Chiedoziem Chukwudera  I became interested in Dhanny Jazz after watching his collaboration…

Wellington Jighere - Afrocritik
World Scrabble Champion, Wellington Jighere, is Putting Nigeria on the Global Sports Stage

“While we continue to appeal to the government to do better in terms of funding…

Moussa Sène Absa - Afrocritik
Moussa Sène Absa and the Trilogy that Redefines African Femininity in Film

In all three films, Absa, through his complex, multidimensional female characters that defy stereotypes, critiques…

Obii Ifejika - Afrocritik
Obii Ifejika’s Multifaceted Use of Poetry in Navigating the Human Experience

“I tend to use poetry to navigate the human experience” _ Obii Ifejika By Michael…