Joburg Film Festival
S16 Labs
poems

Features & Essays

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
Brymo - Afrocritik
Brymo, Macabre, and Reconciling with the Art of Controversial Artists
Further Reflections on “Sóró Sóké”: In Conversation with Oyindamola Shoola

Interviews

Skales in conversation with Afrocritik
“‘Proof of Life’ Is a Rebirth for Me”: Skales Speaks on His Latest Project with Afrocritik
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

Film & TV

Marketing
Noise or Attention: What Really Sells Nollywood Films?
Out in the Darkness
“Out in the Darkness” Review: Sarah Kwaji’s Film Feebly Explores Postpartum Health
Devil is a Liar
“Devil is a Liar” Review: Moses Inwangʼs Film Lies About the Story It Is Telling
Finding Nina
“Finding Nina” Review: Nemsia Studios Makes a Soulless Pitch for Positive Portrayals of Northern Nigeria
Cordelia
“Cordelia” Review: Tunde Kelani’s Return to Cinemas is an Ambitious but Inconsistent Adaptation
PLS RT
“PLS RT” Review: Ifeanyi Barbara Chidi’s Film Brings Urgency to Nigeria’s Kidnapping Crisis

Music

Thato Ya Modimo
“Thato Ya Modimo” Review: Kelvin Momo Cements His Legacy on Sprawling Album
The Feast
“The Feast” Review: Falz Blends Different Soundscapes Into His Most Varied Project Yet
Uncle K: Lemon Chase
“Uncle K: Lemon Chase” Review: Kizz Daniel’s EP Is Refreshingly Potent
Spotlight
Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: Soul Celebration
Tours
The Cultural and Structural Realities Behind Llona and Odumodublvck’s Grassroots Tours
Nigerian song
10 Times Nigerian Songs Made a Surprise Comeback Online
Afrocritik Report - 2026 2025-01

VIDEOS

Welcome to our YouTube Channel

Books

Africanfuturism Anthology - Afrocritik
Africanfuturism:  A Literary Plane of Infinite Possibilities for Africa’s Future
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

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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Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards

Sports

CAF African Cup of Nations 2023 - Afrocritik
AFCON 2023: The Dynamic Players, the Teams, and Their Diverse Origins
Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou - Afrocritik
Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou Set for Epic Showdown in Saudi Arabia

Explainers

Fiction & Poetry

Planes and Plains | Ugochukwu Anadị
Burning Bodies | Chourouq Nasri
Open City & Other Poems
Woman Protester, & Praise Song
Poetry: Agbalala, & How Was It You Died?
A Journey to Gwarinpa, Abuja