2026 Caine Prize Shortlist
Salt in the Snow
Somalia National Pavilion

Features & Essays

Mabel Segun
A Father’s Daughter Goes Home: The Illustrious Life of Mabel Segun
protest music
Why Is There a Dearth of Protest Music in Nigeria Today?
intellectual property
It’s 2025 and We Still Don’t Understand Intellectual Property in Kenya
rap
Odumodublvck & the Never-Ending Fight Over What Nigerian Rap Should Be
Ogbanje Abiku
Ogbanje or Abiku Phenomenon: An African Spirit-Child Myth or the Enigma of Modern Health Struggles?
X
X Is Doing Us In and We Don’t Know It

Interviews

“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
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

Film & TV

movie stars
Why Nollywood Has Stars but No Movie Stars
The Ghoul Awakens
“Aníkúlápó: The Ghoul Awakens” Pursues Adventure At The Expense of Cohesion
Bea Wangondu
Sundance 2026: In Conversation with “Kikuyu Land” Directors, Bea Wangondu and Andrew H. Brown
Jazz Infernal
Sundance 2026: “Jazz Infernal” Is a Sonic Portrait of Diaspora and Legacy
A Very Dirty Christmas
“A Very Dirty Christmas” Review: Religion and Nollywood’s Soft Censorship
Lady
Sundance 2026: Olive Nwosu’s “Lady” Weaves Dreams, Trauma, and Chaos into a Gender-Aware Debut

Music

See Me Cry
“See Me Cry” Review: Iseay Tugs at Heartstrings on Emotionally Effective Single
Maison Rouge
“Maison Rouge” Review: Mr Eazi’s Intimate EP Is a Love Letter to Banku Music
Wizkid
How Wizkid Redefined Nigeria’s Sonic Landscape With “Made In Lagos”
beef
Has Nigerian Hip-Hop Found Its Mojo Again?
No Excuses
“No Excuses” Review: Blaqbonez Reaffirms His Status With Swagger, Skill, and Clarity
Fuji
“Fuji” Review: Adekunle Gold’s Sixth Album Honours Fuji’s Legacy With Modern Sensibility
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VIDEOS

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Books

Some Stars Do Not Fall
“Some Stars Do Not Fall” Review: Taofeek Ayeyemi’s Chapbook Meditates on the Language of Grief
Dhee Sylvester
Dhee Sylvester: The Designer Revolutionising Nigerian Book Covers
While She Slept
“While She Slept” Review: Kumashe Yaakugh’s Novella Explores Ghosts, Memory, and Masculinity
The Ones Before You
“The Ones Before You” Review: Joba Ojelabi’s Chapbook Speaks to the Burden of Inheritance
A Kind of Madness
“A Kind of Madness” Review: Uche Okonkwo’s Collection of Short Stories Explores the Ramifications of Figurative Madness
Five Things Mother Did Not Prepare Me For
“Five Things Mother Did Not Prepare Me For” Review: Sumaiyah Muhammad’s Story Explores Intra-Familial Chaos And The Quest For Peace

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

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
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

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