For the Condemned
Adanne
God Sleeps on Sundays

Features & Essays

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
Why Copyright Protection Matters For The Future of Nollywood| Afrocritik
Why Copyright Protection Matters For The Future of Nollywood

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

African film industry
What Trends Will Drive Africa’s Film Industry in 2026?
Birdie
Sundance 2026: Praise Odigie Paige’s “Birdie” Interrogates War, Displacement, and the Frayed Edges of Memory
movie stars
Why Nollywood Has Stars but No Movie Stars
The Ghoul Awakens
“Aníkúlápó: The Ghoul Awakens” Pursues Adventure At The Expense of Cohesion
Bea Wangondu
Sundance 2026: In Conversation with “Kikuyu Land” Directors, Bea Wangondu and Andrew H. Brown
Jazz Infernal
Sundance 2026: “Jazz Infernal” Is a Sonic Portrait of Diaspora and Legacy

Music

Spotlight
Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Potential Showcase
Not Guilty
“Not Guilty” Review: Terry Apala Celebrates Freedom on Compact EP
Spotlight
Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Soul & Groove II
444PLAY
“444PLAY” Review: Minz’s New EP Explores a Breezy Expansion of His Eclectic Pop Textures
Black Star
“Black Star” Review: Amaarae’s Boldness Finds Energetic Expression on New Album
FirstKlaz
The Neo-Arewa Soundscapes of FirstKlaz
Afrocritik Report - 2026 2025-01

VIDEOS

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Books

Tearless
“Tearless” Review: Ayo Deforge’s Novel Explores Self-Discovery, Trauma Resolution, and Love
Macondo Literary Festival founders at the opening ceremony
Macondo Literary Festival 2024: A Celebration of the History of the Indian Ocean Worlds
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

Culture

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

Explainers

Fiction & Poetry