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Features & Essays

Queen Idia of Benin - Afrocritik
African Art: Discovering the Beauty, Symbolism, and Diversity of Traditional and Contemporary Masterpieces
Oladips
Nigeria’s “Peak Foolery” and Quirky Pop Culture Moments of 2023
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

Interviews

“Why My New EP Took Me Close to a Year to Put Out,” – Rhita Nattah: In Conversation With Afrocritik
Director Diji Aderogba is Telling Conscious Stories with Film and Twitter
Philip on a mission to build a film industry in Lesotho.
Phillip Leteka is on a Mission to Build a Thriving Film Industry in Lesotho
Why “Soundtrack to the Good Life” Album Took Me Six Years to Put Out, Ajebutter22: In Conversation with Afrocritik
“I’m here to dominate the Dancehall movement,” King Perryy: In Conversation with Afrocritik
Waje
Transitioning to Gospel Music is Not a Trend: A Conversation with Nigerian Soul Diva, Waje

Film & TV

NIFS
NIFS Dispatch: 5 Key Takeaways from the 2025 Nigerian International Film Summit
Sin
“Sin: First Blood” and “Sin: Blackout” Review: The Irredeemable Failure of Jim Iyke’s Big-Budget Crime Thriller Wannabe
Marketing
Noise or Attention: What Really Sells Nollywood Films?
Out in the Darkness
“Out in the Darkness” Review: Sarah Kwaji’s Film Feebly Explores Postpartum Health
Devil is a Liar
“Devil is a Liar” Review: Moses Inwangʼs Film Lies About the Story It Is Telling
Finding Nina
“Finding Nina” Review: Nemsia Studios Makes a Soulless Pitch for Positive Portrayals of Northern Nigeria

Music

This Feels Like An Interlude
“This Feels Like An Interlude” Review: Lady Donli Explores Fragile Love on Inventive EP
Festival
Top 10 African Festivals to Attend This Summer
Spotlight
Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: Afrobeats Summer
Thato Ya Modimo
“Thato Ya Modimo” Review: Kelvin Momo Cements His Legacy on Sprawling Album
The Feast
“The Feast” Review: Falz Blends Different Soundscapes Into His Most Varied Project Yet
Uncle K: Lemon Chase
“Uncle K: Lemon Chase” Review: Kizz Daniel’s EP Is Refreshingly Potent
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VIDEOS

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Books

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
Chidiebube onye Okohia’s “Of Dark Tides and Darkling Times” is a Philosophical Exploration of Life

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