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Sankofa - Azawi - Afrocritik
Ugandan Artiste, Azawi, Releases New Album, “Sankofa”

Her latest album is an infusion of Afrobeats, Rumba, Dancehall, Amapiano, and Bongo Flava. By…

God's Children Are Little Broken Things cover - Afrocritik
Arinze Ifeakandu’s “God’s Children Are Little Broken Things” Set to Debut in Nigeria

The book, originally released in 2022, will debut in Nigeria on October 16, 2023.  By…

Chiziterem Chijioke winner of 2023 Quramo writers prize - Afrocritik
Nigerian Writer, Chiziterem Chijioke Wins 2023 Quramo Writers’ Prize

Chijioke’s Dear Zini took first place, while Truth Bakare’s Summer Bloom and Mujahid Ameen Lilo’s…

Over the Bridge world premiere in the UK- Afrocritik
Nigerian Filmmaker, Tolulope Ajayi’s “Over the Bridge” Set for World Premiere in the UK

The film will be screened in six cities: London, Liverpool, Brighton, Exeter, Norwich, and Southampton.…

Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight 2024: Week 8
Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Week 24

The twenty-fourth edition of the Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Greetings, dear music…

African Writers Awards 2023 - Afrocritik
African Writers Awards Unveils Shortlist for Its 2023 Edition

The winners will be announced at the 2023 African Writers Conference in Accra, Ghana, from…

Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Listed Among the 2023 National Book Awards Finalists - Afrocritik
Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Listed Among the 2023 National Book Awards Finalists

The 25 finalists for this year’s award will be featured at the annual National Book…

Afritondo Short Story Prize 2024 - Afrocritik
The 2024 Afritondo Short Story Prize Now Open for Entries

The prize welcomes entries from individuals who are nationals of African countries, have a parent…

SAMAs releases nomination list for 2023 edition - Afrocritik
South African Music Awards (SAMAs) Unveils Its 2023 Nominations List

The award ceremony will be held from the 17th-18th of November 2023, at the Durban…

LIPFest 2023 - Sanctuary - Afrocritik
Jericho Brown, Bassey Ikpi, to Headline LIPFest 2023 Themed “Sanctuary”

Registrations are now open for the 9th edition of the annual festival which celebrates poetry,…