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Features & Essays

Nobel Prize in Literature African hopefuls
Which African Author Will Win the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature?
Ruth Agbolade
Fragmented Visages, Unbroken Light: The Art of Ruth Agbolade
Chidimma Adetshina
Xenophobia Blues and the South African Complex: Is the Dangerous Politics of Nazism on the Rise Again?
Mapping Queer African Cinema: How Censorship Still Hinders Queer Representation in African Mainstream Media| Afrocritik
Mapping Queer African Cinema: How Censorship Still Hinders Queer Representation in the African Mainstream Media
How Effective Are Online Petitions in Advocating for Policy Change?| Afrocritik
How Effective Are Online Petitions in Advocating for Policy Change?
The Cultural Renaissance of East African Theatre and Performing Arts| Afrocritik
The Cultural Renaissance of East African Theatre and Performing Arts

Interviews

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”
Unique Oliver Profile Image - Afrocritik
The Soundtrack to Success: Music Supervisor, Unique Oliver, is Creating a Blueprint for Music Licensing in Nollywood Productions
Paul Ngila Njeri - In conversation with Afrocritik - James Currey Prize Winner 2023
“Winning the James Currey Prize Might Represent My Coming of Age as a Writer”: In Conversation with 2023 Prizewinner, Peter Ngila Njeri
Afropantheology and the Future of African Speculative Fiction: A Conversation with Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki
Akinlabi Ishola and Collins Okoh - Afrocritik
Portraying Familial Bonds in “A Tribe Called Judah”: In Conversation with Box Office Hit Screenwriters, Akinlabi Ishola and Collins Okoh
Perivi Katjavivi - Under the Hanging Tree - Afrocritik in Conversation
Filmmaker, Perivi Katjavivi, Signals a New Era with Namibia’s Oscars Debut, “Under the Hanging Tree”

Film & TV

ENIFF short films
ENIFF 2025: “V’s Secret”, “The Noise Around Her Black”, “Falling Out”, “Ụmụnne”, and “She’s Got Courage to Love” Reviews
Films
Films and TV Shows to Watch Across Africa This Holiday
Afrikki
ENIFF 2025: Gaëlle Le Roy Chronicles a Decade of Youth Resistance in “Afrikki”
Nnamdi Kanaga
In Conversation: Nnamdi Kanaga Explores Liaising With The Supernatural in “Water Girl”
Memory of Princess Mumbi
“Memory of Princess Mumbi” Review: Damien Hauser’s Bold Afrofuturistic Swing Into the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Water Girl
ENIFF 2025: Nnamdi Kanagaʼs “Water Girl” Reclaims Ogbanje Narratives With Intimacy and Precision

Music

Less Trouble
“Less Trouble” Review: Shekhinah Presents Her Best Work Yet With New Album
Memorabilia
“Memorabilia” Review: Efue Announces Herself Impressively With Debut EP
Spotlight
Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: BIG JOL!
music videos
Are Music Videos Relevant in Afro-Pop Today?
Emadlelweni Aluhlaza
“Emadlelweni Aluhlaza” Review: Blue Pappi Charts Introspective Journey Across Sprawling Album
Lifestyle
“Lifestyle” Review: Balloranking Brings His Street-Pop Sound to an Amapiano-Driven EP
Afrocritik Report - 2026 2025-01

VIDEOS

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Books

We Were Girls Once
“We Were Girls Once” Review: Aiwanose Odafen’s Novel Explores Human Flaws and the Enduring Strength of Friendship
The 2024 Caine Prize shortlist
The 2024 Caine Prize Shortlist Speaks on the Condition of the Times We Live In
Water Baby
“Water Baby” Review: Chioma Okereke’s Book Explores Resilience and the Power of Community
Ghostroots
Pemi Aguda’s “Ghostroots” Explores Nigeria’s Everydayness and Otherworldliness
Kibogo
“Kibogo” Review: Scholastique Mukasonga’s Book Dives Into Rwanda’s Tumultuous History With Christianity
“The Liquid Eye of a Moon” Review: Uchenna Awoke’s Novel is an Eye-Opening Story of Belonging, Desire, and Hope

Culture

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?
Being Feminist And Queer In Nigeria: A Double Whammy
How The Nigerian Educational System Promotes Nepotism
Is Atheism Slowly Catching On In Nigeria?

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

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

Tochi Lives | Ubong Johnson
The Last Rule of Theft | Oluseye Fakinlede
Planes and Plains | Ugochukwu Anadị
Burning Bodies | Chourouq Nasri
Open City & Other Poems
Woman Protester, & Praise Song