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Afrocritik’s Most Anticipated Books of 2026

Afrocritik’s Most Anticipated Books of 2026

Shine

Documentary Spotlight: “Shine”

Features & Essays

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An Ode to Classics: Unearthing the Treasures of Old Nigerian Music
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Revisiting Nollywood’s Original Music Score Era: What Soundtracks Reveal About the Progress of Nigeria’s Film Industry
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Highlights from the 16th Edition of the Headies Awards
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Chick Lit Offers More Than It is Credited For, Beyond the Romance, Heartstrings, and Laughter
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The Rise of Populist Rhetoric in Africa: Who Does the Voice of the People Really Benefit?
A live Kikuyu Benga music artiste performance, written for Afrocritik
Kikuyu Benga Music: How an Appropriated Sound Became a People’s Way of Connecting With Their Root

Interviews

Film & TV

Fine Girl
“Fine Girl” Review: Fatimah Gimsay’s Film Is a Subversive Take On Modern Harassment and Female Empowerment
Love, Olaitan
“Love, Olaitan” Review: Moyosore Akinsete’s Short Film Is a Mesmerising Portrait of Love and Loss
This Is Love
“This Is Love” Review: Njoku and Nonso’s Documentary Is a Tender Exploration of Queer Nigerian Love and Identity
Moyosore Akinsete
In Conversation: Moyosore Akinsete Talks “Love, Olaitan”, Growing Into Filmmaking, and the Fear of Loss
Blackout
“Blackout” Review: Okechukwu Oku’s Psychological Thriller Is Confident in Its Vision
Ada Ọmọ Daddy
“Ada Ọmọ Daddy” Review: A Dramatic Critique of Deadbeat Culture or A Deadbeat’s Fantasy?

Music

Children of Africa
“Children of Africa” Review: Seyi Vibez’s EP Is an Unorthodox Comeback That Works
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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
Spotlight
Afrocritik’s Editorial Spotlight for Valentine’s Day 2025
Don’t Hold Me Back
“Don’t Hold Me Back” Review: Liya’s Strength Shines in New EP

VIDEOS

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Books

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
Chimeka Garricks’ “A Broken People’s Playlist”, A Story Collection That Demonstrates the Power of Music.

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