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Features & Essays

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
Mohbad - Afrocritik
Mohbad: Post-Death Fame, and the Postmodern Reality of the Tortured Artist
Tafadzwa Kurotwi - Eco-warriors in Africa protesting against climate change - Afrocritik
Eco-Warriors: Gen Zs in Africa Leading the Sustainability Movement

Interviews

Wellington Jighere - Afrocritik
World Scrabble Champion, Wellington Jighere, is Putting Nigeria on the Global Sports Stage
Moussa Sène Absa - Afrocritik
Moussa Sène Absa and the Trilogy that Redefines African Femininity in Film
Obii Ifejika - Afrocritik
Obii Ifejika’s Multifaceted Use of Poetry in Navigating the Human Experience
Barnabas Emordi - Afrocritik
Barnabas Emordi: Successive Steps Behind the Lens to Becoming Nollywood’s Highest-Grossing Cinematographer
Dennis Mugaa - Half Portraits Underwater - Afrocritik
“All Art Helps Us to See the Humanity of Another”: Kenya Writer, Dennis Mugaa, Speaks About His Forthcoming Debut, “Half Portraits Under Water”
Unique Oliver Profile Image - Afrocritik
The Soundtrack to Success: Music Supervisor, Unique Oliver, is Creating a Blueprint for Music Licensing in Nollywood Productions

Film & TV

Radio Voice
“Radio Voice” Review: Strong Performances and a Human Story Ground Isioma Osaje’s Warm Drama
Family Brouhaha
“Family Brouhaha” Review: Femi Adebayo’s Solo Debut Is a Dysfunctional Film About a Dysfunctional Family
A Lagos Love Story
“A Lagos Love Story” Review: Where’s the Love in This Inkblot’s Romance Drama?
Recall
“Recall” Review: Kunle Afolayan’s Return to the Big Screens Is Largely Forgettable
NollyTube
Nollywood Needs NollyTube, But Does NollyTube Need Our Brains to Be Turned Off?
Labake Olododo: The Warrior Lord
“Labake Olododo” Review: Biodun Stephen’s Yoruba Epic Is a Gender-Flipped Samson-And-Delilah Narrative Starring Iyabo Ojo

Music

The Feast
“The Feast” Review: Falz Blends Different Soundscapes Into His Most Varied Project Yet
Uncle K: Lemon Chase
“Uncle K: Lemon Chase” Review: Kizz Daniel’s EP Is Refreshingly Potent
Spotlight
Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: Soul Celebration
Tours
The Cultural and Structural Realities Behind Llona and Odumodublvck’s Grassroots Tours
Nigerian song
10 Times Nigerian Songs Made a Surprise Comeback Online
Starsamm, Love Is War
“Love Is War” Review: Starsamm Shows Promise on Debut EP

VIDEOS

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Books

Ayòbámi Adébáyò and Caleb Azumah Nelson Shortlisted for the 2024 Dylan Thomas Prize
Tares Oburumu’s Origin of Syma Species - review - Afrocritik
The Portrayal of Place, Dream, and History in Tares Oburumu’s “Origin of Syma Species”
Africanfuturism Anthology - Afrocritik
Africanfuturism:  A Literary Plane of Infinite Possibilities for Africa’s Future
Dennis Mugaa - Half Portraits Underwater - Afrocritik
“All Art Helps Us to See the Humanity of Another”: Kenya Writer, Dennis Mugaa, Speaks About His Forthcoming Debut, “Half Portraits Under Water”
Masobe Books opens call for submission - Afrocritik
Masobe Books to Open 2024 Submissions Window for Emerging Authors on February 1
2024 Drue Heinz Prize - Afrocritik
Mubanga Kalimamukwento Wins 2024 Drue Heinz Literature Prize

Culture

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
Ọja, The Musical Instrument Which Mirrors Igbo Individuality and Spirituality
Asaba, The Nigerian City That Perfectly Illustrates The Importance Of Spending Power

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

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
A Calligraphy of Love & Sweet Memories