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Crooked Seeds - Masobe Books - Karen Jennings - Afrocritik
Masobe Books to Publish South African Author, Karen Jennings’s New Novel, “Crooked Seeds”

Crooked Seeds captures the national trauma and collective guilt that accompanied the post-apartheid period in…

Ikon Young Filmmakers Fellowship - Afrocritik
iKON Fellowship Programme Reveals Lineup for 2023/2024 Young Filmmakers Edition

The initiative will also include awarding outstanding filmmakers and TV content creators. By Helena Olori…

Go Well cover art - Afrocritik
Afrobeats Sensation, Kohdee, Teams Up With Superstar, Tekno, to Unleash “Go Well”

“Go Well” is a self-affirming ode to Kohdee’s readiness to take the music industry by…

Boomplay partners with Ayoba - Afrocritik
Boomplay and Ayoba Strike Strategic Cross-Platform Partnership

Ayoba’s users will have access to a diverse range of music and audio content from…

Josh Olaoluwa’s “Fantastic Tale” Wins Prestigious Red Sea Lodge Prize for Production- Afrocritik
Josh Olaoluwa’s “Fantastic Tale” Wins Prestigious Red Sea Lodge Prize for Production

Fantastic Tale is an adventurous story of Sweetie, who fixes an old boat to chase…

British Independent Film Awards- Best Short Film - Festival of Slaps - Afrocritik
British Independent Film Awards 2023 Spotlights Nigerian Talents and Culture

The British Independent Film Awards is an annual ceremony that recognises exceptional achievements of on…

AKO Caine Prize - 2024 - Afrocritik
AKO Caine Prize Award for African Writing Gears Up for 25th Edition

Submission window to open January 15, 2024. By Helena Olori  Ahead of its 25th anniversary,…

All Colours of the World are Between Black and White to premiere in France in 2024 - Afrocritik
Babatunde Apalowo’s Debut Feature, “All Colours of the World are Between Black and White”, to Release in Cinemas Across France in May 2024

In addition to its cinematic screenings across Europe, the film is slated for a digital…

26 African Films Included in the Lineup for the Red Sea International Film Festival 2023 - Afrocritik
26 African Films Included in the Lineup for the Red Sea International Film Festival 2023

The festival will include residency programs, workshops, masterclasses, and expertly curated panel discussions by internationally…

Durban FilmMart Pitch and Finance Forum - Afrocritik
Durban FilmMart Opens Applications for 2024 Pitch and Finance Forum

Applications for animation projects are to close on December 1, 2023, while live-action project submissions…