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Features & Essays

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
OkadaBooks closes down - Afrcoritik
The “Crash” of OkadaBooks is a Call for Nigeria to Reflect on the State of Its Art Communities
Afrobeats
Six Sub-Genres Expanding the Diversity of Afrobeats

Interviews

On Growing Up, Music, New Single And Future Projects: Guchi in Conversation with Afrocritik
“There’s no Permanent Enemy, only Permanent Interests” — Olarotimi Fakunle, Eleniyan of “Gangs of Lagos,” in Conversation with Afrocritik
Michael Omonua is Telling African Stories in the Language He Wants
On Writing a Prescient Film: Kayode Jegede, Co-writer of “Gangs of Lagos” in Conversation with Afrocritik
“‘Kaleidoscope’ was written differently from the way I had done other projects,” – Lindsey Abudei: In Conversation with Afrocritik
Esther Kemi Gbadamosi on Taking Nigerian Animated Films to Berlinale: in Conversation with Afrocritik

Film & TV

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
Soccer Season: Playmaker
“Soccer Season: Playmaker” Review: Stephina Zwane’s Sports Drama Finds Power in Its Humour

Music

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
Spotlight
Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: Refreshment
Reflection Station
“Reflection Station” Review: Tay Iwar Is Mastering His Craft on New EP
Iron Boy
“Iron Boy” Review: Black Sherif’s New Album Is a Raw Exploration of Success and Struggle

VIDEOS

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Books

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
”God’s Children Are Little Broken Things” Review: Arinze Ifeakandu’s Book Reveals the Silent Resilience of Queer Love in Nigeria
Emmanuel Iduma’s “I am Still With You” Contemplates War, Loss, and the Burden of Memory
Tunde Ososanya’s “Lagos, Life and Sexual Distraction” Captures Scenes of Tragedy and Sensuality

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

Explainers

Fiction & Poetry