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Features & Essays

African Audio Chronicles 30 Must-Listen African Podcasts - Afrocritik
African Audio Chronicles: 30 Must-Listen African Podcasts
Cyprian Ekwensi - Afrocritik
Examining the Works of Cyprian Ekwensi and His Legacy in the Canon of Great Nigerian Literature
International Day of the Girl Child - Afrocritik
Celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child: The Girl Child as a Part of the Digital Generation
Promotional photo for Me & U - Tems - Afrocritik
Tems is Confident in Her Sensuality in Her Latest Single, “Me & U”
Cardinal Rex Lawson - Afrocritik
Cardinal Rex Lawson: The Philosophy and Timeless Artistry of His Music
The Black Book_ Tech Investors - Afrocritik
Funding and Collaboration in Nollywood: What Could “The Black Book” Tech Investors Mean for Filmmakers in Nigeria?

Interviews

Film & TV

Maia Lekow
Maia Lekow And Christopher King Want To Make Films About Kenyan Women With A Strong Sense Of Agency
Matabeleland
“Matabeleland” Review: Nyasha Kadandara’s Documentary Contends With Zimbabwe’s Troubled Past
Amel Guellaty
“Making a Film Anywhere in Africa Is a Struggle”: In Conversation With Tunisian Filmmaker, Amel Guellaty, Director of “Where the Wind Comes From”
Ms. Kanyin
“Ms. Kanyin” Review: Jerry Ossaiʼs Wannabe Horror Flick is Forgettable
sexual violence
Dear Nollywood, Stop Using Sexual Violence as a Plot Device
The Moral High Court
“The Moral High Court” Review: Chisom Ifeakandu’s Film Puts Patriarchy on Trial

Music

Journey Through Life
“Journey Through Life” Review: Femi Kuti’s Album Confronts Nigeria’s Political Realities
Gen Z
“Gen Z” Review: Zinoleesky Treads Familiar Ground on New Album
Livestream
The Rise of Live-streaming in Nigerian Music Marketing
4Mr Frank White
In Conversation: 4Mr Frank White Talks Sound, Identity, and Evolution of East African Afro-Swing Rap
Spotlight
Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: South Africa, Soul & Sundry
Headies
Back to Base, But Not Without Baggage: The Highs and Lows of the 17th Headies Awards
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VIDEOS

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Books

Afrocritik’s 20 Remarkable African Essays of 2021
Afrocritik’s 25 Notable African Books of 2021
“Rummaging for Omens”: A Review of Nneoma Otuegbe’s book of poetry
A Review of Orode’s “Bring Me Flowers in April”
The Ironies of Patriarchy in Igbo Society: a Review of Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia’s “The Son of the House”
In Abi Dare’s “The Girl with the Louding Voice,” Language Plays a Foremost Role in Storytelling

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