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Features & Essays

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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
Burna Boy performs on stage
Opinion: What, Truly, Is the Substance of Afrobeats Music?
Towards a better understanding of the Igbo Identity
Towards a Better Understanding of the Igbo Identity

Interviews

Film & TV

Sinners
The Success of “Sinners” at the Nigerian Box Office: Five Lessons for Nollywood
The Masked King
“The Masked King” Review: Uduak-Obong Patrick’s Historical Drama Is Dampened by Its Wobbly Political Consciousness
Landline
“Landline” Review: Dele Doherty’s Debut Feature Is Held Back by Its Own Ambition
Meet the Khumalos
“Meet the Khumalos” Review: Will South African Cinema Ever Move Beyond Forbidden Love Tropes?
Radio Voice
“Radio Voice” Review: Strong Performances and a Human Story Ground Isioma Osaje’s Warm Drama
Family Brouhaha
“Family Brouhaha” Review: Femi Adebayo’s Solo Debut Is a Dysfunctional Film About a Dysfunctional Family

Music

Arewa
Will Arewa Music Be the Next Big Wave in Contemporary Nigerian Pop?
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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
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VIDEOS

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Books

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

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

Explainers

Fiction & Poetry