African languages
cinematographer-director
Akinyemi Ayinoluwa

Features & Essays

Cinema - Is This the Age of Nollywood at Domestic Box Office - Afrocritik
Is This the Age of Nollywood at Domestic Box Office?
Africanfuturism Anthology - Afrocritik
Africanfuturism:  A Literary Plane of Infinite Possibilities for Africa’s Future
Nollywood and the Evolution of the Sacred Feminine - Mami Wata - Afrocritik
Nollywood and the Evolution of the Sacred Feminine
The Power of Protest: When Challenging Bad Governance is Justified
BK Arena - Rwanda - Afrocritik
Will Rwanda Become the New Hub for Arts and Entertainment in East Africa?
Social Entrepreneurship in Africa: A Case of the Nigerian and Kenyan Social Enterprise Ecosystem - Afrocritik
Social Entrepreneurship in Africa: A Case of the Nigerian and Kenyan Social Enterprise Ecosystem

Interviews

Unique Oliver Profile Image - Afrocritik
The Soundtrack to Success: Music Supervisor, Unique Oliver, is Creating a Blueprint for Music Licensing in Nollywood Productions
Paul Ngila Njeri - In conversation with Afrocritik - James Currey Prize Winner 2023
“Winning the James Currey Prize Might Represent My Coming of Age as a Writer”: In Conversation with 2023 Prizewinner, Peter Ngila Njeri
Afropantheology and the Future of African Speculative Fiction: A Conversation with Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki
Akinlabi Ishola and Collins Okoh - Afrocritik
Portraying Familial Bonds in “A Tribe Called Judah”: In Conversation with Box Office Hit Screenwriters, Akinlabi Ishola and Collins Okoh
Perivi Katjavivi - Under the Hanging Tree - Afrocritik in Conversation
Filmmaker, Perivi Katjavivi, Signals a New Era with Namibia’s Oscars Debut, “Under the Hanging Tree”
DumomiTheJig - Afrocritik
“Every Day Presents Another Angle to Approach My Music”: DumomiTheJig, the Artiste in His Debut Year in the Music Scene

Film & TV

Mr Easy Loo
“Mr Easy Loo” Review: The Mandla Ngcongwane-Directed Film Is a Humorous Critique of Apartheid Era South Africa
Katangari Goes to Town
“Katangari Goes to Town” Review: Reuben Reng’s Film Is a Commendable Attempt at a Nigerian Whodunit
Dahomey
“Dahomey” Review: Mati Diop’s Documentary is a Powerful Commentary on Decolonisation
Christmas in Lagos
“Christmas in Lagos” Review: Jade Osiberu’s Latest Film Falls Short of Christmas Romcom Standards
Seven Doors
“Seven Doors” Review: Femi Adebayo’s Directorial Debut is Impressive
10 African Movies to Watch for a Good Laugh
10 African Movies to Watch for a Good Laugh

Music

Afrocritik monthly spotlight valentine
Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: Something Different
I Dream In Color
“I Dream In Color” Review: Magixx’s Debut Album Offers an Unfiltered Look Into His Mind
Best of Both Worlds
“Best of Both Worlds” Review: Kel-P and Wande Coal’s EP Struggles to Meet Expectations
Arewa
Will Arewa Music Be the Next Big Wave in Contemporary Nigerian Pop?
Afrocritik monthly spotlight valentine
Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: Buttery Smooth
Onorato Ajebo Hustlers
“Onorato” Review: Ajebo Hustlers Flex Their Sonic Consistency with New EP

VIDEOS

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Books

Paul Ngila Njeri - In conversation with Afrocritik - James Currey Prize Winner 2023
“Winning the James Currey Prize Might Represent My Coming of Age as a Writer”: In Conversation with 2023 Prizewinner, Peter Ngila Njeri
Spotlight on African Voices as British Science Fiction Association Awards (BSFA) Unveils 2024 Longlist
Afropantheology and the Future of African Speculative Fiction: A Conversation with Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki
Little Rot - Akwaeke Emezi - Afrocritik
Akwaeke Emezi’s Latest Novel, “Little Rot” Set to Hit Shelves in 2024
Afrocritik's Anticipated African Books of 2024 (2)
Africa’s Most Anticipated Books of 2024
33 Remarkable African Short Stories in 2023
Afrocritik’s 33 Remarkable African Short Stories in 2023

Culture

The Ikenga Deity, A Conduit For Igbo Communal Philosophy And Individual Reflection
Dambe, A Traditional Combat Sport Worthy Of Preservation
Pilfering Money In God’s Name: How Nigerian Pastors Are Making The Gospel Look Like A Ponzi Scheme
Here Are Six Ways To Pull Off A Romantic Weekend In Nigeria
How The Igbos Get Around To Naming Their Children
Obi Cubana, “Igba Boy” And Igbo Communalism

Fashion

AMVCA

2025 AMVCA: How the Stars Lit up the Night With Style

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AMVCA Cultural Day

10 Celebrities Who Slayed the 2025 AMVCA Cultural Day

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Met Gala
What Africa Wore to the Met Gala 2025: Fashion, Symbolism, and the Limits of Black Dandyism
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2025 Grammy
Bold, Regal, and Stylish: African Artistes at the 2025 Grammys
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Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week
10 African Fashion Events to Watch Out for in 2025
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Sports

Paris 2024: Four African Teams Battle for Final Football Tickets at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament
In Review: Recounting the 2024 African Games Experience
ACCRA 2023: Mixed Martial Arts makes debut at African Games - Afrocritik
MMA Debut at the 2023 African Games: One Step Towards Achieving GAMMA’s Olympic Games Ambitions
All African Games 2023 - Afrocritik
African Games 2023: What Impact Has Hosting African Athletes for the First Time Had on Ghana?
Anthony Joshua - Francis Ngannou - Afrocritik
Anthony Joshua Knocks Out Francis Ngannou, Continues Path to Heavyweight Championship Title
Simidele Adeagbo: First-Ever African Athlete at the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation World Championship

Explainers

Fiction & Poetry

Green Zone | Jide Badmus
Two poems | Adesiyan Oluwapelumi
Praying in a Lawn | Ogah Friday David
There Is Nothing Christian about a Road | Enit’ayanfe Ayosojumi Akinsanya
Recrudescence | Ement Amaku
Self Portrait At Nineteen | Hassan Usman