Variations on a Theme
The Ghoul Awakens
Jonathan Kariara

Features & Essays

Internet Restriction - Afrocritik
Democracy in the Digital Age: How Do Internet Shutdowns Impact Fairness During African Elections?
The Nollywood Mystery Thriller: Sometimes It’s Elementary, and Sometimes There’s None
The Politics of Cooking and Traditional Roles in the Nigerian Family
Why AI Misinformation is a Serious Threat to Elections and Democracy
African_Continental_Free_Trade_Area_ Afrocritik
What the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Could Mean for Africa’s Creative Industry
FESPACO - Afrocritik
FESPACO: An Enduring Role in Promoting African Cinema

Interviews

Eso Dike - Interview with Afrocritik
“Versatility Helps, But Perseverance is Key”: Nigerian Actor, Eso Dike, on Breaking into Nollywood
Kayode Kasum - Interview with Afrocritik
“Music is One of My Filmmaking Signatures”: Nigerian Filmmaker, Kayode Kasum, in Conversation with Afrocritik
Young Actors Kayode Ojuolape Jnr, Ruby Akubueze, and Oluwaseyi Ebiesuwa, from Ijogbon in conversation with Afrocritik 2
Coming of Age in Nollywood: In Conversation with the Young Actors in the Feature Film, “Ijogbon”
South African filmmaker, Ian Gabriel - Afrocritik
“The Films I Make Are About Aspects of What I’ve Seen and Experienced’’: South African Filmmaker, Ian Gabriel, on the Authenticity in Creating the Crime-Thriller, “Death of a Whistleblower”
Femi Dapson - Afrocritik
“The Fun Projects Are the Most Challenging”: Femi Dapson, on Securing a Spot as a Top Music Video Producer in Nigeria
Lonzo Nzekwe at the 2023 TIFF - Afrocritik
“The Idea For My Film ‘Orah’ Came After My Younger Brother Was Killed By SARS Officers”: Nigerian-Canadian Filmmaker, Lonzo Nzekwe, in Conversation with Afrocritik

Film & TV

Sayari
“Sayari” Review: Omar Hamza’s Film Maps Love Across Kenya’s Social Terrain
Freedom Way
“Freedom Way” Review: Nigeria’s Systemic Dysfunction Is on Loud Display in Afolabi Olalekan’s Debut Feature
Unclaimed
“Unclaimed” Review: Biodun Stephen’s Psychological Drama Explores Interesting Themes but Falls Flat
Wingonia Ikpi
In Conversation: Wingonia Ikpi Talks Making “The Lost Days”, the First Features Project, and What’s Next
Maia Lekow
Maia Lekow And Christopher King Want To Make Films About Kenyan Women With A Strong Sense Of Agency
Matabeleland
“Matabeleland” Review: Nyasha Kadandara’s Documentary Contends With Zimbabwe’s Troubled Past

Music

Spotlight
Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: Soulful Tunes
Tolani
Tolani Is Creating Music on Her Own Terms
Annabel Joseph Ojoboh
The Classical Warmth of Annabel Joseph Ojoboh’s Music
Spotlight
Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: Soulful Rhythms
Wa Jo Pa
“Wa Jo Pa” Review: Bad Boy Timz Leans Into His Strengths on Lively Sophomore Album
Addiction
“Addiction” Review: Jay Melody Stakes His Claim in Bongo Flava’s Hall of Fame

VIDEOS

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Books

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
Dylan Thomas Prize - 2024 - Afrocritik
African Authors, Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ and Caleb Azumah Nelson, Longlisted for 2024 Dylan Thomas Prize
Teju Cole, Marie Ndiaye, Romeo Oriogun, Shortlisted for 2023 NBCC Awards
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

Culture

Is Atheism Slowly Catching On In Nigeria?
Feminism And Allyship In Nigeria: Here Is What You Should Know
How Igbo Traditional Religion Intersects With Modern Christianity, And Why The Igbos Easily Embraced The “White Man’s Religion”
Pride Month 2021: Dangerous Myths About LGBTQ+ People In Nigeria That Should Be Left Behind

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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Sports

Elizabeth Oshoba Punches Through Barriers as Nigeria’s First Female World Boxing Champion
From Setbacks to Glory: Senegal is Having a Football Renaissance with Aliou Cissé
Ranking AFCON Host Performances in the Past Decade
Pelembe Domingues at AFCON 2023 - Afrocritik
Elias “Domingues” Pelembe: The Mozambican 40-Year-Old Captain, His Longevity, and Enduring Passion for Football
AFCON 2023 - Dedicated Playlist - Afrocritik
Ready to Play: Music Playlist for the AFCON 2023
8 Interesting Facts About Francis Ngannou - Afrocritik
8 Interesting Facts About Cameroonian Fighter, Francis Ngannou

Explainers

Fiction & Poetry

The Last Rule of Theft | Oluseye Fakinlede
Planes and Plains | Ugochukwu Anadị
Burning Bodies | Chourouq Nasri
Open City & Other Poems
Woman Protester, & Praise Song
Poetry: Agbalala, & How Was It You Died?