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Canex Book Factory Unveil Judges for the Canex Publishing Prize| Afrocritik
Canex Book Factory Unveil Judges for the Canex Publishing Prize

The judges include Dr Wale Okediran, Edwige-Renée Dro, and Ashraf Aboul-Yazid.  By Hope Ibiale The…

Afrocritik Turns Three: What It Means to Amplify African Voices| Afrocritik
Afrocritik Turns Three: What It Means to Amplify African Voices

In three years, we’ve become a cornerstone in the African and Black entertainment industry, conducting…

Beyond the Veil| Season two| Amazon Prime| Afrocritik
“Beyond the Veil” Season 2 Premieres on Prime Video

The series is available for streaming in Sub-Saharan Africa, the UK, the US, Canada, New…

Adedayo Agarau Wins the 2024 Poetic Justice Book Prize | Afrocritik
Adedayo Agarau Wins the 2024 Poetic Justice Book Prize

Agarau will receive $1,000 and his book will be published by Fordham University Press in…

Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀’s “A Spell of Good Things” Shortlisted for the 2024 Encore Award | Afrocritik
Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀’s “A Spell of Good Things” Shortlisted for the 2024 Encore Award

The winner will be announced on June 19, 2024. By Hope Ibiale The jury for…

Diepriye Diri Selected for 2024 Global Media Makers LA Residency| Afrocritik
Diepriye Diri Selected for 2024 Global Media Makers LA Residency

Diepriye Diri’s narrative feature project, “Baby Girl”, will be developed during the residency. By Abioye…

Nigerian Afro-Fusion Artiste, Mayhem BLK, Releases New Single, “Burner Boy” | Afrocritik
Nigerian Afro-Fusion Artiste, Mayhem BLK, Releases New Single, “Burner Boy”

“Burner Boy” is the first single off Mayhem BLK’s upcoming EP, marking an exciting new…

Chukwuebuka Ibeh Shortlisted for the 2024 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize | Afrocritik
Chukwuebuka Ibeh Shortlisted for the 2024 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize

The winner will be announced on September 19, 2024 By Hope Ibiale The jury for…

Two African Films Clinch Wins at the 2024 Sony Future Filmmaker Awards

The recipients include filmmakers, Olawunmi Hassan and Adaobi Samson (Nigeria) and Raheem Razak (South Africa).…

Encounters South African International Documentary Festival | Afrocritik
Encounters South African International Documentary Festival Prepares for Its 26th Edition, Unveils Opening Film

The festival will take place at venues in Cape Town and Johannesburg from June 20th…