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“Uthingo Le Nkosazana” Review: The Rising Star Delivers on Her Highly Anticipated Debut

Nkosazana Daughter holds her own amongst a star-studded cast and carries her debut deftly, displaying…

Mohbad, Unveils His Sophomore EP, “Blessed”

Mohbad retains his signature reflective and soulful vocals on Blessed. By Sybil Fekurumoh Nigerian singer…

Kemi Adetiba Returns with New Netflix Partnership, Teases Upcoming Title, “To Kill a Monkey”

Kemi Adetiba will write, produce, and direct the upcoming film. By Helena Olori Nigerian filmmaker,…

Aya Films Acquires UK Rights to “Mami Wata,” Set for Release in Fall

Since wrapping production in January 2021, Mami Wata has been on a winning streak, racking…

Prime Video Set to Launch First Unscripted African Original, “LOL: Last One Laughing”

The series will start on July 14, 2023, and will be hosted by Nigerian comedian,…

Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Week 14

By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Greetings, courageous travelers! We’re keeping the playlist quite simple again this week…

Wizkid, Tems Record Another Win at the 2023 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards

The award, whose theme was celebrating 50 years of Hip-Hop, awarded the duo in the…

Lagos International Poetry Festival (LIPfest) Announces Date for its 2023 “Sanctuary” Edition

Since 2015, LIPFest has brought writers, poets, thinkers, artists, and public intellectuals together for four…

Babatunde Apalowo’s “All the Colours of the World are Between Black and White,” Wins the 2023 Frameline Fest Out in the Silence Award

The Out in the Silence Award presented the award and a $5,000 cash prize to…

Four Nigerian Filmmakers, Actor, Receive Academy Awards Membership for 2023

The inclusion of these Nigerian talents highlights their remarkable contributions to the film industry, and…