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Small Talk - Biodun Stephen - set to hit cinemas in Nigeria in October - Afrocritik
Nigerian filmmaker, Biodun Stephen’s Film, “Small Talk”, Set to Hit Cinemas on October 27

The film is a collaboration between FilmOne Studios, Inkblot Productions, and ShutterSpeed Projects. By Hope…

African Poetry Book Fund- Evaristo Prize for African Poetry - Afrocritik
Evaristo Prize for African Poetry Opens Submission for 2024 Edition

The prize is open to African poets who have not published a full-length poetry book…

Mame Bougouma Diene and Woppa Diallo 2023 AKO Caine Prize for African Writing
Mame Bougouma Diene and Woppa Diallo, Win 24th Edition of the AKO Caine Prize for African Writing

The writers won the prize for their joint short story, A Soul of Small Places. …

Courage Obayuwana - First Features Project - Kill Boro - Afrocritik
Steve Gukas and Dotun Olakunri Continue First Features Project with “Kill Boro”

Kill Boro continues the stride to empowering emerging filmmakers, and testifies to efforts to promote…

MultiChoice Group at the SAFTAs 17 - Afrocritik
MultiChoice Group Titles, “Legacy”, “Lavish”, “Gaia”, Others Sweep 45 Awards at SAFTAs 17

The awards ceremony brought together industry players and prominent personalities including South Africa’s Minister of…

The Slum King on Africa Magic - Afrocritik
Africa Magic Set to Premiere New Crime Thriller, “The Slum King” on October 8

The upcoming series is a thrilling exploration of pain, vengeance, power, and the corrupting influence…

Black Coffee Set to Make History as First South African DJ to Headline Madison Square Garden, U.S.

The upcoming show will be Black Coffee’s biggest performance in the United States. By Helena…

"Blood and Sorrow" is Mercy Johnson-Okojie's latest movie - Afrocritik
Superstar Actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie Stars in Latest Nollywood Movie, “Blood And Sorrow”

Mercy Johnson-Okojie stars alongside Zubby Michael and Pope Odonwodo Nollywood’s superstar actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, stars…

Pepsi x EMPIRE - Pepsi Music Academy Naija in Nigeria - Afrocritik
Pepsi Teams Up With EMPIRE to Launch Music Academy in Nigeria

Pepsi Music Academy Naija will not only hone the skills of aspiring musicians, but also…

Boetie Boer: Inside the Mind of a Monster new on ShowMax by Jasyn Howes - Afrocritik
Showmax to Release a New True-Crime Docuseries by South African Filmmaker, Jaysn Howes

The upcoming docuseries titled Boetie Boer: Inside the Mind of a Monster will premiere exclusively…