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Map of Her Shadow
Before The Morning Light

Features & Essays

NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature
Opinion: Is It Time to Revamp the Judge Selection for the NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature?
Igbobinna Eze
Igbobinna Eze: An Artist Staying True to His Spirit
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?

Interviews

In Conversation: How ‘Najite Dede Takes on the Screen and Theatre as a Multifaceted Filmmaker
“In Poetry I Found My Voice, and in Poetry I Keep It Loud”: Dorphanage, Kenyan Spoken Word Artist, In Conversation
In Conversation: Obi Maduegbuna on Voice Acting, “Iwájú”, and Future Plans in Filmmaking
David Olatoye - In Conversation with Afrocritik
David Olatoye: A Visual Artist Forging His Identity Through Pen and Canvas
Móyòsóré Martins: Embracing Abstraction and Imperfectionism in Grunge Art
In Bloom interview with Folu Storms, Wame Jallow, and Voline Ogutu - Afrocritik
“In Bloom” Anthology Creators: In Conversation with the Changemakers Who Lend a Voice to Gender Equality

Film & TV

ENIFF short films
ENIFF 2025: “V’s Secret”, “The Noise Around Her Black”, “Falling Out”, “Ụmụnne”, and “She’s Got Courage to Love” Reviews
Films
Films and TV Shows to Watch Across Africa This Holiday
Afrikki
ENIFF 2025: Gaëlle Le Roy Chronicles a Decade of Youth Resistance in “Afrikki”
Nnamdi Kanaga
In Conversation: Nnamdi Kanaga Explores Liaising With The Supernatural in “Water Girl”
Memory of Princess Mumbi
“Memory of Princess Mumbi” Review: Damien Hauser’s Bold Afrofuturistic Swing Into the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Water Girl
ENIFF 2025: Nnamdi Kanagaʼs “Water Girl” Reclaims Ogbanje Narratives With Intimacy and Precision

Music

This One Is Personal
“This One Is Personal” Review: Tiwa Savage Deeply Explores R&B in Her Most Soul-Baring Album Yet
After Midnight
“After Midnight” Review: Gyakie Consolidates Her Familiar Style on Debut Album
Less Trouble
“Less Trouble” Review: Shekhinah Presents Her Best Work Yet With New Album
Memorabilia
“Memorabilia” Review: Efue Announces Herself Impressively With Debut EP
Spotlight
Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: BIG JOL!
music videos
Are Music Videos Relevant in Afro-Pop Today?
Afrocritik Report - 2026 2025-01

VIDEOS

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Books

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
Short stories from Africa in 2024
Afrocritik’s 35 Remarkable African Short Stories in 2024

Culture

Here Are Five Self-Care Tips Useful For Surviving In Africa’s Busiest Cities
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

Fashion

AMVCA

AMVCA 2026: The Best Celebrity Red Carpet Looks of the Night

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Met Gala

Met Gala 2026: How African Celebrities Showed Up on Fashion’s Biggest Stage

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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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Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards

Sports

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
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

Explainers

Fiction & Poetry

Hands by Feyisayo Anjorin - Afrocritik
Hands | Feyisayo Anjorin
Fresh Dope (When Hope is a Voice Trapped in Dead Air) | Dhee Sylvester - Afrocritik
Fresh Dope (When Hope is a Voice Trapped in Dead Air) | Dhee Sylvester
Two Poems - Olaseni Kehinde Precious - Afrocritik
Two Poems | Olaseni Kehinde Precious
Ikechukwu Henry - The Woman who broke the wall -fiction - Afrocritik
The Woman Who Broke the Wall | Ikechukwu Henry
Little Gifts Given to the Wild by Joemario Umana on Afrocritik
Little Gifts Given to the Wild | Joemario Umana
"It’s enough for us to sit in silence and wonder" by Abigail George on Afrocritik
It’s enough for us to sit in silence and wonder | Abigail George