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Features & Essays

Brooke Bruk-Jackson - Miss Universe Zimbabwe beauty pageant 2023 - Afrocritik
Understanding the Uproar About a White Miss Universe Zimbabwe: Could This Spark Fresh Dialogues on Inclusion and Diversity?
Seven Ancient Civilisations to Emerge from Africa - Afrocritik
Seven Ancient African Civilisations You Should Know About
Skin Bleaching and Colourism in Africa - Afrocritik
Is There a Parallel Between the Skin Bleaching Epidemic and Colourism That is Being Overlooked in Africa?
Film Locations Are a Tool for Storytelling in Nollywood, Beyond The Visual Aesthetics - Afrocritik
Beyond the Visual Aesthetics, Film Locations Are a Tool for Storytelling in Nollywood
Afrocritik's tribute to Pat Nebo, veteran Production Designer
Pat Nebo, Nollywood’s Veteran Production Designer, Documented Nigeria’s History Through Filmmaking
Nhachi Nwanyị Custom in Igboland - Afrocritik
Nhachi Nwanyị Custom in Igboland: A Relevant Practice or a Stronghold for Patriarchy?

Interviews

Film & TV

cinematographer-director
20 Prolific Cinematographer-Director Collaborations in Nollywood
Inside Job
“Inside Job” Review: Jacky Vike and Mammito Eunice Find Kenya’s Laugh Lines and Its Pain Points
Geoblocking
How Geoblocking and Cinema Scheduling Bias Undermine Distribution in Nollywood
My Mother Is a Witch
“My Mother Is a Witch” Review: Niyi Akinmolayan Explores Intergenerational Trauma in Provocative Drama
Red Circle
“Red Circle” Review: Akay Mason’s Energetic Thriller Delivers on Its Ambitions
Red Circle
“Fortune Favours the Bold”: In Conversation With the Cast and Crew of “Red Circle”

Music

Spotlight
Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: New Names
5ive
“5ive” Review: Davido Refines His Magic on Fifth Album
Barrystar Vol 1
“Barrystar Vol 1” Review: Barry Jhay Pays Homage to Barrister With a Soul-Stirring Debut Album
Spotlight
Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: Refreshment
Reflection Station
“Reflection Station” Review: Tay Iwar Is Mastering His Craft on New EP
Iron Boy
“Iron Boy” Review: Black Sherif’s New Album Is a Raw Exploration of Success and Struggle
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VIDEOS

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Books

The Son of the House: Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia’s Powerful Storytelling Builds an Edifice from an Age-worn Plot
Chibundu Onuzo’s “The Spider King’s Daughter” Fails Tragically in its Literary Bidding
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

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