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Features & Essays

The Rising Rap Scene in the East and What the Rappers Are Getting Wrong | Afrocritik
Opinion: The Rising Rap Scene in the East and What the Rappers Are Getting Wrong
A Brief History of the Visual Language of Sex in Cinema | Afrocritik
A Brief History on the Visual Language of Sex in Cinema
Opinion: Why Calling Don Jazzy an Influencer is an Erasure of His Impact on Afrobeats’ Global Dominance
In the Wake of Ojo Taiye’s Sneaky Poetry, How Should Plagiarism in the Nigerian Literary Community Be Addressed?
Artificial Intelligence, Neocolonialism, and the Politics of the English Language - Afrocritik
Artificial Intelligence, Neocolonialism, and the Politics of the English Language
Emeka Nwokedi: A Classical Music Conductor of International Repute

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

The Waiter
“The Waiter” Review: Here Is More Proof That Ayo Makun Needs to Lay Akpos To Rest
Achille Ronaimou
In Conversation: Achille Ronaimou on “Diya”, Confronting Tradition, Justice, and Forgiveness in Chad
Zamo Mkhwanazi
TIFF 2025: In Conversation With Zamo Mkhwanazi, Director Of “Laundry”
The Serpent’s Gift
“The Serpent’s Gift” Review: Kayode Kasum’s Film Is Undone by Shallow Cultural Detail
Nomad Shadow
TIFF 2025: Eimi Imanishi’s “Nomad Shadow” Deftly Navigates the Intricacies of Exile
Diya
TIFF 2025: Achille Ronaimou’s “Diya” Confronts The Brutal Arithmetic Of Justice And Retribution

Music

Spotlight
Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Fresh Sounds
Next Gen
“Next Gen” Review: Oskido Platforms Fresh Talents on New Album
Still The Mayor
“Still The Mayor” Review: Mayorkun’s Third Album Is a Reaffirmation of His Pop Status
CKay The Second
“CKay The Second” Review: CKay Explores Intimacy and Vulnerability on Polished EP
Blinky Bill
Blinky Bill: East Africa’s Quiet Radical
Workaholic
“Workaholic” Review: Xbusta Flaunts His Artistic Strengths on New EP

VIDEOS

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Books

Kibogo
“Kibogo” Review: Scholastique Mukasonga’s Book Dives Into Rwanda’s Tumultuous History With Christianity
“The Liquid Eye of a Moon” Review: Uchenna Awoke’s Novel is an Eye-Opening Story of Belonging, Desire, and Hope
Blessings
“Blessings” Review: Chukwuebuka Ibeh’s Debut Novel Explores the Epiphany of Self and Conflict of Identity
A selection of book titles by Nigerian authors
Sensational Book Titles: A New Trend in Nigerian Literature?
Loss is an Aftertaste of Memories
“Loss is an Aftertaste of Memories” Review: Michael Chiedoziem Chukwudera’s Debut Novel Explores Memory, Loss, and the Agency of Remembrance
River Spirit
“River Spirit” Review: Leila Aboulela’s Novel Illuminates Historical Lessons

Culture

Ọja, The Musical Instrument Which Mirrors Igbo Individuality and Spirituality
Asaba, The Nigerian City That Perfectly Illustrates The Importance Of Spending Power
Cancel Culture, The Cancer Threatening To Erode Artistic Freedom
How To Enjoy A Great Weekend With 2,000 Naira In Lagos
Street Church: Making The Gospel Fun, Trendy And Relatable To A Younger Demographic
Timi Dakolo, “Everything”, And How Nigerian Gospel Songs Have Become Anthems Of Hope

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

The Never-Ending Upheavals of the Nigerian Basketball Federation
Wellington Jighere - Afrocritik
World Scrabble Champion, Wellington Jighere, is Putting Nigeria on the Global Sports Stage
Racheal Kundananji: Becoming the World’s Most Expensive Female Footballer
Kelvin Kiptum - A tribute - Afrocritik
Kelvin Kiptum: A Tribute to an Athletic Phenomenon
African Cup of Nations winners - Côte d’Ivoire - 2023 - Afrocritik
Côte d’Ivoire Seizes African Cup of Nations Victory Over Nigeria
Ronwen Williams - Afrocritik
AFCON 2023: The Differential Teams That Made History

Explainers

Fiction & Poetry

Off River Road, a Girl Plays a Sax Solo to Truncate the Intricacies of My History | Frank Njugi
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