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Features & Essays

In the Place Between Sleep and Awake
In the Place Between Sleep and Awake
Afrocritik’s 50 Notable Essays from Africa in 2024
Afrocritik’s 50 Notable Essays from Africa in 2024
Digital streaming platforms
The Evolving Role of Streaming Platforms in Global Culture
Participants at the "Interactive Session with Hollywood and Nollywood"
Does Nollywood Have Too Many Speaking Events?
African dancers
What Music and Dance Trended in Francophone Africa in 2024?
Afrobeats Superstars
Opinion: We Have Taken Afrobeats to the World, and Now They Are Taking It From Us

Interviews

MTV Base's Ghosted
Navigating Heartbreak and Closure: Inside MTV Base’s Nigerian Adaptation of the “Ghosted” Reality Show
“We Are Trying to Make History Accessible”: Archivi.ng, the Startup On a Journey to Digitise Nigerian History | Afrocritik
“We Are Trying to Make History Accessible”: Archivi.ng, the Startup On a Journey to Digitise Nigerian History
In Conversation: How Nezsa is Soul Searching and Finding Clarity Through Music| Afrocritik
In Conversation: How Nezsa is Soul Searching and Finding Clarity Through Music
Afrobeats Royalty: Tekno, On Growth, Abundance, and Second Shots| Afrocritik
Afrobeats Royalty: Tekno, On Growth, Abundance, and New Opportunities
Courage Obayuwana: A Versatile Talent Who is Mastering Filmmaking With His Debut Directorial Feature, “Kill Boro”| Afrocritik
Courage Obayuwana: A Versatile Talent Who is Mastering Filmmaking With His Debut Directorial Feature, “Kill Boro”
Liboi: The East African Folk Artiste Pushing the Boundaries With African Indigenous Music | Afrocritik
Liboi: The East African Folk Artiste Pushing the Boundaries With African Indigenous Music

Film & TV

Double or Nothing
AIFF 2025: Rachida SaadiʼS “Double or Nothing” Is a Gamble on Love and Addiction That Plays It Too Safe
Kalu Oji
AFRIFF 2025: In Conversation With Kalu Oji and Okey Bakassi, Writer-Director and Lead Actor of “Pasa Faho”
Adunni: Ogidan Binrin
AIFF 2025: “Adunni: Ogidan Binrin” Is a Story of Resistance Undone by Its Own Execution
To Adaego with Love
AFRIFF 2025: Nwamaka Chikezie’s “To Adaego with Love” Is a Post-War Romance of Half Measures
Lights Out
AIFF 2025: Enah Johnscott Illuminates the Fragility of Memory and the Fading Architecture of Care in “Lights Out”
The Herd
“The Herd” Review: Daniel Etim Effiong’s Debut Feature Is Taut and Human

Music

Alté
10 Rising African Alté Artistes to Watch in 2025
Spiral
“Spiral” Review: Tim Lyre Charts Cycles of Love and Life on Sophomore Album
Spotlight
Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Detour Week
The Summer That Saved Me
“The Summer That Saved Me” Review: Odeal Bottles Newfound Freedom and Clarity on New EP
Victims of Madness 2.0
“Victims of Madness 2.0” Review: Wakadinali Chooses Refinement Over Reinvention
Goodgirl
“Goodgirl” Review: GoodGirl LA Reintroduces Her Vibrant Uniqueness on New EP
Afrocritik Report - 2026 2025-01

VIDEOS

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Books

Child of Congo Laurène Southe
“Child of Congo” Review: Laurène Southe’s Chapbook Explores History, Identity, and the African Experience
Death of the Author
“Death of the Author” Review: Nnedi Okorafor’s Book Addresses the Complex World of Writing and Publishing
Navigating the Business Side of Writing
Navigating the Business Side of Writing: What Every Author Needs to Know
A Future in Chains
“A Future in Chains” Review: Ndifreke Ukpong’s Book Expertly Tackles Faith, Tradition, and Resilience
Anticipated books of 2025
Afrocritik’s Anticipated Books of 2025
African books and novels 2024
Afrocritik’s Notable Books From Africa in 2024

Culture

Cape Town International Jazz Festival - Afrocritik
Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF): Africa’s Grandest Gathering of Jazz Aficionados and Cultural Resonance
No gree for anybody - Afrocritik
“No Gree for Anybody”, the New Nigerian Catchphrase for Tenacity in 2024
“New Year, New Blessings”, and the Obsession With New Year Prophecies and Declarations
Africa’s Iconic Pop Culture Moments of 2023 (1)
Africa’s Iconic Pop Culture Moments of 2023
Afrocritik 5 Traditional Dances From Across the Continent
Exploring the Rhythms of Africa: 5 Traditional Dances From Across the Continent
Mohbad
In Memory of Imole: A 10-Track Mohbad Playlist You Should Listen To

Fashion

Grammy

2026 Grammy Awards: How African Celebrities Brought the Fashion Heat to the Red Carpet

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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 Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards

Sports

Why African Athletes Need Strong Public Relations| Afrocritik
Why African Athletes Need Strong Public Relations
Who Really Benefits From the International Players’ Multiple Allegiances in Football?| Afrocritik
Who Really Benefits From the International Players’ Multiple Allegiances in Football?
Ons Jabeur’s French Open Exit: So Close Yet So Far From the Grand Slam Title
Why North Africa Continues to Dominate in Continental Club Football
Highlights From the 2024 Marrakech Diamond League | Afrocritik
Highlights From the 2024 Marrakech Diamond League
Will Finidi George Usher in a New Era for Nigeria’s Super Eagles? | Afrocritik
Will Finidi George Usher in a New Era for Nigeria’s Super Eagles?

Explainers

Fiction & Poetry

eternal feast
Eternal Feast | Fiction by Iko Odoba
the gospel of a father
the gospel of a father | Poem by Azaiouris Y. Zeon
Original Psalms
Toby Abiodun’s “Original Psalms” Is a Poet’s Lyrical Riff on Love and Self-Understanding
A Flicker of Light | Daniel Echezonachi Maxwell
A Sacred Song for You | Tehila Okagbue
A Sacred Song for You | Tehila Okagbue
Smile, Stranger
Smile, Stranger | Daniel Echezonachi Maxwell