Joburg Film Festival
S16 Labs
poems

Features & Essays

poetry
The Consolation of Poetry
politics
The Myth of the Apolitical Artiste
Mister Johnson
​Condescending Benevolence: The Colonial Paradox of “Mister Johnson”
Afrocritik’s 40 Notable African Essays of 2025
Afrocritik’s 40 Notable Essays from Africa in 2025
Meja Mwangi
The Life and Works of Meja Mwangi, Kenya’s Great Chronicler

Interviews

Rami Jarboui
Sundance 2026: In Conversation with Rami Jarboui, Director of “The Bird’s Placebo”
Bea Wangondu
Sundance 2026: In Conversation with “Kikuyu Land” Directors, Bea Wangondu and Andrew H. Brown
Nana Adwoa Frimpong
ADIFF 2025: In Conversation With Nana Adwoa Frimpong, Producer of “The Eyes of Ghana”
Jason Jacobs
ADIFF 2025: In Conversation with the Filmmakers of South African Coming-of-Age Drama, “Carissa”
Nnamdi Kanaga
In Conversation: Nnamdi Kanaga Explores Liaising With The Supernatural in “Water Girl”
Seun Kuti
In Conversation: Seun Kuti Talks “Bird’s Eye View” Podcast, Pan-Africanism, and the Power of Truth

Film & TV

Beza Hailu Lemma
How Beza Hailu Lemma and Bandamlak Yimenu Are Elevating Arthouse Film Culture in Ethiopia Through Videobet Cinema
Next Narrative Africa Fund
Next Narrative Africa Fund + Parrot Analytics Partnership: Advisory Board, $50 Million Content Seed, and Implications for Africa’s Screen Industry
Everything Is New Again
“Everything Is New Again” Review: What Is New About Nollywood’s Fear of Conflict?
Praise Odigie Paige
In Conversation: Praise Odigie Paige Reflects on Migration, Memory and Artistic Trajectory in “Birdie”
Alive Till Dawn
“Alive Till Dawn” Review: Star Power, Genre Risk and Nollywood’s Innovation Myth
Kikuyu Land
Sundance 2026: On “Kikuyu Land” And Picking Up Tea Leaves Soaked In Blood

Music

iNkanyezi NeZinkanyezi
“iNkanyezi NeZinkanyezi” Review: Sjava’s Emphatically Concludes Trilogy With New Album
Billboard
Who Shapes Our Narratives?: Afrobeats, Billboard, and the Barometers of Success in African Music
Hybrid
“Hybrid” Review: Shoday’s Artistry Solidifies on Debut Album
love songs
Why Have Nigerian Pop Love Songs Lost Their Emotional Depth?
east africa
The Long Retreat of East African Conscious Music
That Way
Mr Eazi & King Promise Craft A Sweet Valentine’s Day Record On “That Way”
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VIDEOS

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Books

Jollof Rice and Other Revolutions
“Jollof Rice and Other Revolutions” Review: Omolola Ijeoma Ogunyemi’s Debut Is a Triumph of Voice Storytelling
Jonathan Kariara
The Legacy of Jonathan Kariara, Kenya’s Foundational Poet and Editor
Gemspread
Literary Merit or Not: Nigerian Publishing and Gemspread’s Attempt
The Naming
Of Cities and Ancestors: A Review of “The Naming” and “African Urban Echoes”
Poetry Has All My Pain
“Poetry Has All My Pain” and “Love Through the Eyes of a Village Boy” Review: Vic’Adex Twin Collection Finds Tension in Parental Absence and Love
Afrocritik’s Most Anticipated Books of 2026
Afrocritik’s Most Anticipated Books of 2026

Culture

Pray
Why Do Nigerians Pray So Much?
The Beautiful Lie of “Making It”
The Beautiful Lie of “Making It”: Kenyan Youth, Hustle Culture, and the New Local Dream
holy hustle
Sanctified Sleeplessness: Nigeria’s Addiction to Holy Hustle
What Being Disabled Taught Me About Nigerians
What Being Disabled Taught Me About Nigerians
university
Prestige vs Payoff: Do University Rankings Still Matter in Nigeria?
power
Why Nigeria Still Can’t Find Its Balance of Power

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

World Cup
Africa’s 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Explained: Standings, Withdrawals, and the Playoff Route
Football
What Exactly Is Happening to Nigerian Men’s Football?
football
How Malnutrition Undermines African Teams in International Football Competitions
World Athletics Championships
Africa’s Medal Tally at the 2025 World Athletics Championships
transfer
The Biggest African Transfers of Summer 2025 Across Europe’s Top Leagues
Football
Why Are Major African Football Tournaments Always Hosted by the Same Countries?

Explainers

Mercy Chinwo and EeZee Conceptz
Inside the Mercy Chinwo and EeZee Conceptz Fallout
Navigating the Business Side of Writing
Navigating the Business Side of Writing: What Every Author Needs to Know
How Budgeting Apps Empower Young Africans
How Fuji Music Influences the Modern Afro-Pop Soundscape
How Fuji Music Influences the Modern Afro-Pop Soundscape
Samson Dauda
All the Scoop on Samson Dauda, the 2024 Mr Olympia Winner
Gamification
How Gamification Can Make Technical Learning Fun for African Students

Fiction & Poetry

MIRROR
“MIRROR” | Short Story by Olaore Raheemat Adebola
How to Save a Drowning Man
“How to Save a Drowning Man” | Poem by Jean Wathugu
We are but wax
“We are but wax” | Poem by Obongofon Etuk
Fathers of Alego’s Roads
“Fathers of Alego’s Roads” | Poem by Victoria Kerubo
AT THE ALTAR
AT THE ALTAR | Poem By Rutendo Chichaya
Afrocritik’s 50 Remarkable Short Stories of 2025
Afrocritik’s 50 Remarkable African Short Stories of 2025