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Black Rock Senegal Artist Residency - Afrocritik
Applications Open for Black Rock Senegal Artist Residency

The Black Rock Senegal artist residency invites creatives from around the world to immerse themselves…

John Singleton Short Film Competition - Afrocritik
Second Edition of the John Singleton Short Film Competition to Open Submissions on January 6

At the end of the competition, three filmmakers will be selected and awarded $20,000 each…

Dambe Warriors League DWL partners with MTN - Afrocritik
Dambe Warriors League Strikes Partnership with MTN for Season 2 Launch

This partnership is set to make Dambe accessible to a broader and more diverse audience…

Afro4band, Christine Kamau, and Alune Wade to Perform at jazzahead! 2024

These artistes, selected by a panel of international jazz industry experts, will be the first…

Entertainment Week Lagos - 2023 - Lagos
Entertainment Week Lagos 2.0 Lights Up With Star-Studded Lineup

One of the event’s highlights was the engaging panel discussions that provided a platform for…

“Four Daughters”, “The Mother of All Lies”, and Two Other African Films Shortlisted For the 2024 Oscars

Final voting is slated for February 22nd to 27th, while the grand ceremony for the…

A Tribe Called Judah - Funke Akindele - Afrocritik
Funke Akindele’s Box Office Hit, “A Tribe Called Judah”, Heads to UK Cinemas

The film’s early success is proof of Funke Akindele’s prowess as a maestro in comedy…

Zim Hip-Hop Awards cover - Afrocritik
Holy Ten and Voltz JT Dominate the 2023 Zim Hip-Hop Awards

The award show, which celebrates and showcases the best of Zimbabwean Hip-Hop, saw Holy Ten…

TiAE - Afrocritik
Nigerian Afro-Pop Artiste, TiAE, Releases New Single, “No Lies”

This single marks a significant milestone for the artiste as he celebrates his first anniversary…

The Island Prize extends date for submission - Afrocritik
The Island Prize Extends Call for Submissions to January 31, 2024

The prize aims to bridge the gap between local and international publishing for emerging African…