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Features & Essays

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
EV being charged _ Afrocritik
Electric Vehicles (EVs): A Green Solution for Africa or More Environmental and Economic Quandaries?
Umuofia Arts and Books Festival - Afrocritik
Searching for New Philosophers at the Umuofia Arts and Books Festival 2023 (UmuofiaFest)

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

Freedom Way
“Freedom Way” Review: Nigeria’s Systemic Dysfunction Is on Loud Display in Afolabi Olalekan’s Debut Feature
Unclaimed
“Unclaimed” Review: Biodun Stephen’s Psychological Drama Explores Interesting Themes but Falls Flat
Wingonia Ikpi
In Conversation: Wingonia Ikpi Talks Making “The Lost Days”, the First Features Project, and What’s Next
Maia Lekow
Maia Lekow And Christopher King Want To Make Films About Kenyan Women With A Strong Sense Of Agency
Matabeleland
“Matabeleland” Review: Nyasha Kadandara’s Documentary Contends With Zimbabwe’s Troubled Past
Amel Guellaty
“Making a Film Anywhere in Africa Is a Struggle”: In Conversation With Tunisian Filmmaker, Amel Guellaty, Director of “Where the Wind Comes From”

Music

Gen Z
“Gen Z” Review: Zinoleesky Treads Familiar Ground on New Album
Livestream
The Rise of Live-streaming in Nigerian Music Marketing
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
Afrocritik Report - 2026 2025-01

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

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

Explainers

Fiction & Poetry