Headies Awards
Nollywood
Variations on a Theme

Features & Essays

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X Is Doing Us In and We Don’t Know It
Mede Akran
Fusion and Superimposition in Mede Akran’s Photography
Nollywood sitcoms
What Happened to Nollywood Sitcoms?
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

Interviews

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
Claire Diao - Afrocritik
In Conversation: “I Want People to Know that Africa Has Real Filmmaking Talents”, Claire Diao, Film Critic and Founder of Sudu Connexion
Director Pink - Afrocritik
Director Pink: Standing Out as a Music Video Director in a Crowded Music Industry
Martini Akande in conversation with Afrocritik
In Conversation: Nollywood Film Editor, Martini Akande, Dissects the Anatomy of Editing a Memorable Scene
Oscar Korbla Mawuli Awuku - Yonga Arts - Afrocritik
Oscar Korbla Mawuli Awuku Uses Art to Redefine the Narrative on Indigenous Ghanaian Culture

Film & TV

Behind The Scenes
“Behind The Scenes” and the Business of Being Funke Akindele
community screenings
What Femi Adebayo’s Community Screenings Reveal About Nollywood’s Search for New Distribution Models
Mister Johnson
​Condescending Benevolence: The Colonial Paradox of “Mister Johnson”
Afrocritik’s 10 Nollywood Projects on YouTube Worth Watching in 2025
Afrocritik’s 10 Nollywood Projects on YouTube Worth Watching in 2025
Afrocritik’s 20 Remarkable African Short Films of 2025
Afrocritik’s 20 Remarkable African Short Films of 2025
Muganga
“Muganga, Celui Qui Soigne” Review: Marie-Hélène Roux’s Film Explores the Radical Practice of Care

Music

Fuji
“Fuji” Review: Adekunle Gold’s Sixth Album Honours Fuji’s Legacy With Modern Sensibility
Spotlight
Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Mega Catch-Up
Industry Machine
“Industry Machine” Review: Odumodublvck’s Album Is Loud, Bold, and Loosely Bolted Together
Protect Sarz At All Costs
“Protect Sarz At All Costs” Review: Sarz’s Star-Loaded Debut Is Brilliant in Parts, But Fails to Thrill Fully
Peace By Piece
“Peace By Piece” Review: Fireboy DML and Pheelz’s Collaborative EP Serves Up Feel-Good Afro-Pop Bliss
Yariasu
“Yariasu” Review: Nyashinski’s Familiarity Dulls the Spark of His Latest Album
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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

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
Obi Cubana, “Igba Boy” And Igbo Communalism
Ọja, The Musical Instrument Which Mirrors Igbo Individuality and Spirituality

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

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
Nigeria South Africa Head to Head
AFCON 2023 Semi-Finals: Nigeria vs South Africa, History, Trade, and Rivalry Beyond the Pitch
Tobi Amusan - Afrocritik
Tobi Amusan Breaks African Women’s Indoor Record in 60-Metres Hurdles at New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
Favour Ofili - Afrocritik
Favour Ofili Sets History at the 2024 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston
AFCON Quarter-finals 2023 - Afrocritik
AFCON 2023: Quarter-Finals Preview

Explainers

Fiction & Poetry

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
Self Portrait At Nineteen | Hassan Usman