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AFRIMA Awards
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Features & Essays

Popular Acceptance and Social Currency Why Have Certain Political Opinions Prevailed in Nigeria - Afrocritik
Popular Acceptance and Social Currency: Why Have Certain Political Opinions Prevailed in Nigeria?
Icons who Shape Nollywood Behind the Scenes - Afrocritik
Icons of Nollywood: Celebrating the Stars Who Help Shape Nollywood Behind the Scenes
Queen Idia of Benin - Afrocritik
African Art: Discovering the Beauty, Symbolism, and Diversity of Traditional and Contemporary Masterpieces
Oladips
Nigeria’s “Peak Foolery” and Quirky Pop Culture Moments of 2023
Afrocritik's African Books That Should Be Considered Modern Classics
Examining Africa’s Literary Masterpieces: African Books That Should Be Considered Modern Classics
Nollywood’s Global Impact How Nigerian Films Are Captivating Audiences Worldwide - Afrocritik
Nollywood’s Global Impact: How Nigerian Films are Captivating Audiences Worldwide

Interviews

Zambian director, Kenny Mumba - Afrocritik
Zambia is Courting Continental Attention with “Can You See Us?”: Afrocritik in Conversation with Kenny Mumba, Director of the Country’s Netflix Debut
Biyi Toluwalase film editor in conversation with Afrocritik
Film Editors as Architects of a Film’s Vision and Goal: Biyi Toluwalase, Notable for Editing “Gangs of Lagos” and “Sista,” in Conversation with Afrocritik
Chef Hilda Baci
Interview: Celebrity Chef, Hilda Baci, Reflects On Her Record-Breaking Cooking Marathon and Culinary Career
“I am a Perfect Symbol of Limitlessness”: Ebuka Njoku in Conversation with Afrocritik
Painting a New Way of Seeing Africa: In Conversation with the Filmmakers Who Took “Mami Wata” Global
Reem Gaafar is Blurring the Lines between Science and Creativity: In Conversation with Afrocritik

Film & TV

Red Circle
“Fortune Favours the Bold”: In Conversation With the Cast and Crew of “Red Circle”
The Party
“The Party” Review: Where’s the Sleuthing or Mystery in This Nollywood Whodunit?
MTV Shuga Mashariki
“MTV Shuga Mashariki” Review: The New Shuga Iteration Has A Shiny Surface With A Hollow Core
Ife Olujuyigbe
In Conversation: Ife Olujuyigbe Talks Storytelling, the Realities of Producing, and Navigating Nollywood
producer-director
20 Prolific Producer-Director Collaborations in Nollywood
Joel Kachi Benson
Joel Kachi Benson Just Wants to Make an Impact

Music

4Mr Frank White
In Conversation: 4Mr Frank White Talks Sound, Identity, and Evolution of East African Afro-Swing Rap
Spotlight
Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: South Africa, Soul & Sundry
Headies
Back to Base, But Not Without Baggage: The Highs and Lows of the 17th Headies Awards
Spotlight
Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: New Names
5ive
“5ive” Review: Davido Refines His Magic on Fifth Album
Barrystar Vol 1
“Barrystar Vol 1” Review: Barry Jhay Pays Homage to Barrister With a Soul-Stirring Debut Album

VIDEOS

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Books

33 Remarkable African Short Stories in 2023
Afrocritik’s 33 Remarkable African Short Stories in 2023
18 Notable Essays From Nigeria in 2023
The Art of Attentiveness: A Review of “Through the Eye of a Needle: Art in a Time of Coronavirus” Essay Collection
The Art of Attentiveness: A Review of “Through the Eye of a Needle: Art in a Time of Coronavirus” Essay Collection
Obaluaye by Jide Badmus - Afrocritik
Jide Badmus’ “Obaluaye” Is a Paradox of Chaos and Harmony
Sola Osofisan’s “The Simple Joys of Her Final Days” Presents Wry Portraits of Nigerian Life at Home and Abroad
Abubakar Adam Ibrahim’s “When We Were Fireflies” Examines the Primal Questions of Life and the Afterlife

Culture

Fashion

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 Sourcing and Fashion Week
10 African Fashion Events to Watch Out for in 2025
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Sports

Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou - Afrocritik
Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou Set for Epic Showdown in Saudi Arabia

Explainers

Fiction & Poetry

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