Hidden Scars
A Meal Is a Meal
Finding Optel

Features & Essays

Seven Ancient Civilisations to Emerge from Africa - Afrocritik
Seven Ancient African Civilisations You Should Know About
Skin Bleaching and Colourism in Africa - Afrocritik
Is There a Parallel Between the Skin Bleaching Epidemic and Colourism That is Being Overlooked in Africa?
Film Locations Are a Tool for Storytelling in Nollywood, Beyond The Visual Aesthetics - Afrocritik
Beyond the Visual Aesthetics, Film Locations Are a Tool for Storytelling in Nollywood
Afrocritik's tribute to Pat Nebo, veteran Production Designer
Pat Nebo, Nollywood’s Veteran Production Designer, Documented Nigeria’s History Through Filmmaking
Nhachi Nwanyị Custom in Igboland - Afrocritik
Nhachi Nwanyị Custom in Igboland: A Relevant Practice or a Stronghold for Patriarchy?
Classics Nigerian Music from the 60s to 2000s Afrocritik
An Ode to Classics: Unearthing the Treasures of Old Nigerian Music

Interviews

“How I Produced Pheelz’s ‘Finesse’” — Miichkel
“African Filmmakers Need To Retain Their Original Form Of Storytelling” – Akinola Davies Jr, Director Of “Lizard”
Blackstar Film Festival: “We Wanted To Tell A Story About Nigeria” – Arie And Chuko Esiri, Directors Of “Eyimofe”
Meet Monseeka, The Former Beauty Queen Who Is Slowly Lighting Up Nigeria’s Alternative Music Scene
Funkcleff, The Former Choir Boy Who’s Overcome Health Challenges To Launch A Budding Music Career

Film & TV

A Ghetto Love Story
“A Ghetto Love Story” Review: Basketmouth’s First Foray Into Film Production Is Impressive
Umjolo: The Gone Girl
“Umjolo: The Gone Girl” Review: Fikile Mogodi’s Debut Feature Lacks Substance
Loose Cannon review
“Loose Cannon” Review: Olisa Eloka’s Short Film Is a Reminder of War’s Devastating Consequences
Hijack '93
“Hijack ‘93” Review: Robert O. Peters’ Thriller Fails to Take Flight
At Ease
“At Ease” Review: Seun Richards’ Directorial Debut Is a Refreshing Take on War Trauma
Inside Life
“Inside Life” Review: Clarence Peters Explores Dark Realities at a High Emotional Cost

Music

Afrocritik monthly spotlight valentine
Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: Buttery Smooth
Onorato Ajebo Hustlers
“Onorato” Review: Ajebo Hustlers Flex Their Sonic Consistency with New EP
Children of Africa
“Children of Africa” Review: Seyi Vibez’s EP Is an Unorthodox Comeback That Works
Afrocritik monthly spotlight valentine
Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: Zouk Party
Just When You Thought It Was Over
“Just When You Thought It Was Over” Review: Toye Aru and Derrick UGC Combine Magnificently on Joint Album
Colourful Generation
“Colourful Generation” Review: Bruce Melodie Proves He Is Still A Top-Notch Crooner

VIDEOS

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Books

Chibundu Onuzo’s “The Spider King’s Daughter” Fails Tragically in its Literary Bidding
The Call to Greater Understanding: A Review of Ukamaka Olisakwe’s “Ogadinma: Or Everything Will Be All Right”
Book Review: Why Chibundu Onuzo’s “Welcome to Lagos” Failed to Hit Its Mark
Book Review: In “Colours Of Hatred”, Obinna Udenwe Bridges The Gap Between The Literary And Detective Forms Of Novel Writing
Ten Nigerian Authors Whose Books Should Be Back In Circulation
Here Are Seven Books Written By Black Feminists That You Should Read

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