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Features & Essays

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
Afrocritik’s 50 Notable Essays from Africa in 2024
Afrocritik’s 50 Notable Essays from Africa in 2024
Digital streaming platforms
The Evolving Role of Streaming Platforms in Global Culture
Participants at the "Interactive Session with Hollywood and Nollywood"
Does Nollywood Have Too Many Speaking Events?
African dancers
What Music and Dance Trended in Francophone Africa in 2024?

Interviews

DhannyJazz The Saxifier and The Beauty of Instrumental in Music
Wellington Jighere - Afrocritik
World Scrabble Champion, Wellington Jighere, is Putting Nigeria on the Global Sports Stage
Moussa Sène Absa - Afrocritik
Moussa Sène Absa and the Trilogy that Redefines African Femininity in Film
Obii Ifejika - Afrocritik
Obii Ifejika’s Multifaceted Use of Poetry in Navigating the Human Experience
Barnabas Emordi - Afrocritik
Barnabas Emordi: Successive Steps Behind the Lens to Becoming Nollywood’s Highest-Grossing Cinematographer
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”

Film & TV

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
African films
25 African Films Turning 10 in 2026
Colours of Fire
“Colours of Fire” and the Anxiety of Technical Progress
Behind The Scenes
“Behind The Scenes” and the Business of Being Funke Akindele

Music

Yariasu
“Yariasu” Review: Nyashinski’s Familiarity Dulls the Spark of His Latest Album
The Torcher
“The Torcher” Review: Stonebwoy Proves His Pedigree on New Album
Spotlight
Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Mood Music
Healers Chapel
“Healers Chapel” Review: Wizard Chan’s Debut Is an Introspective and Soulful Sonic Balm
Èkó Groove
“Èkó Groove” Review: Spinall Assembles Star-Studded Cast on New Album
Wonderful
“Wonderful” Review: Tay Iwar Continues To Wow With New EP
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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

Here Are Six Ways To Properly Spend a Weekend In Africa’s Busiest Cities
Here Are The Five Most Serene Nigerian Cities To Live In
How The Baba Ijesha Case Accurately Illustrates The Attitude Of Nigerians To Rape Allegations
Has Oral Tradition In Africa Gone Extinct?
Chioma Ajunwa: Is Her 25-Year Wait A Symptom Of A Fractured System?
Have Africans Failed To Properly Curate Their Own History?

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

Ranking AFCON Host Performances in the Past Decade
Pelembe Domingues at AFCON 2023 - Afrocritik
Elias “Domingues” Pelembe: The Mozambican 40-Year-Old Captain, His Longevity, and Enduring Passion for Football
AFCON 2023 - Dedicated Playlist - Afrocritik
Ready to Play: Music Playlist for the AFCON 2023
8 Interesting Facts About Francis Ngannou - Afrocritik
8 Interesting Facts About Cameroonian Fighter, Francis Ngannou
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

of memories, moments & manhood | Jaachị Anyatọnwụ
After The Giant Greenlights, Nothing Here Is Worthy Of Symphony? | Psalmuel Benjamin
Tochi Lives | Ubong Johnson
The Last Rule of Theft | Oluseye Fakinlede
Planes and Plains | Ugochukwu Anadị
Burning Bodies | Chourouq Nasri