Obase-Sam Ikoi
Out of Sight - Out of Mind
Academy

Features & Essays

streaming
Streaming Africa: Predicting the Growth and Adoption of Online Video Platforms Across African Markets (2026–2031)
film incubators
How Film Incubators Are Transforming Talent Development, Financing and Market Access in African Cinema
Nigerian Literature
The Endless Work of Culture Positioning: The Challenge for Nigerian Literature
Slave Trade
Recognition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade as a Crime Against Humanity Should Lead to Repair
Afrobeats
The Paternity Test of Afrobeats
Sef Adeola
An Artist of the Times: A Retrospective Review of Sef Adeola

Interviews

Jubed
Jubed Is Expanding the Sound and Vision of Ghanaian Pop
oSHAMO
In Conversation: oSHAMO Talks Fuji, Self-Discovery, and What’s Next
Olive Nwosu
Berlinale 2026: In Conversation with Olive Nwosu, Writer-Director of “Lady”
Praise Odigie Paige
In Conversation: Praise Odigie Paige Reflects on Migration, Memory and Artistic Trajectory in “Birdie”
Akinola Davies Jr
“Art Has the Capacity to Move the Needle”: In Conversation with Akinola Davies Jr. on “My Father’s Shadow”, Nigerian History, and Casting Choices
Rami Jarboui
Sundance 2026: In Conversation with Rami Jarboui, Director of “The Bird’s Placebo”

Film & TV

Call of My Life
“Call of My Life” Review: Dammy Twitch’s Feature Debut Is a Cute Romcom for the Lover Girls
The Return of Arinzo
“The Return of Arinzo” Mistakes Nostalgia for Necessity [A Review]
Efunroye
“Efunroye: The Unicorn” Review: Nollywood’s Most Politically Charged Historical Epic Chooses Devotion Over Truth
Tiwa Medubi
Livespot360 MD, Tiwa Medubi Talks “Real Housewives of Lagos”, “LOL: Last One Laughing Naija” and the Business of Reality TV
Trade by Bata
“Trade by Bata” Review: Biodun Stephen’s Culture-Clash Comedy Has One Brilliant Idea but Doesn’t Know What To Do With It
A Spark in the Dark
“A Spark in the Dark” Review: Akay Mason’s Melodrama Offers No Insights on Its Subject Matter

Music

The Game Needs Us
“The Game Needs Us” Review: BNXN and Sarz Reaffirm Their Creative Chemistry on a Cohesive Joint EP
Sweet Boy
“Sweet Boy” Review: Kuami Eugene Delivers Consistency on New Project
Spotlight
Afrocritik Music Spotlight: April Mega Spotlight
Testimony of Grace
“Testimony of Grace” Review: Ice Prince Returns Wiser, Quieter, and More Purposeful
M$NEY
“M$NEY” Review: Asake’s Affluence Persona Takes Concrete Shape on New Album
Modern Fantasy
“Modern Fantasy” Review: Suté Iwar and RayTheBoffin Combine Flawlessly on Collaborative EP
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VIDEOS

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Books

The Man With Two Heartbeats
The Paradox of Choice in MaryAnn Ifeanacho’s “The Man With Two Heartbeats”
The Shipikisha Club
“The Shipikisha Club” Review: Mubanga Kalimamukwento’s Book Is a Mosaic of Motherhood and Deferred Dreams
African literature
The Year So Far in African Literature: Talking Points of the First Quarter of 2026
BackHomeAbroad and Other Stories
“BackHomeAbroad and Other Stories” Review: Immigrant Realities Convene in Pede Hollist’s Collection of Stories
piracy
The Ethics of Knowledge and the Difficult Conversation Around Book Piracy in Africa
Ike Okonta
“The Situation in Africa Today Is So Urgent”: Ike Okonta on Fiction, Journalism, and Diagnosing the Nigerian Condition

Culture

University of Ibadan
University of Ibadan’s First Class Graduates and the Performance Debate in Nigerian Universities
Billboard
Who Shapes Our Narratives?: Afrobeats, Billboard, and the Barometers of Success in African Music
Valentineʼs Day
Valentineʼs Day Is a Scam, But Romance Still Isnʼt
Pray
Why Do Nigerians Pray So Much?
The Beautiful Lie of “Making It”
The Beautiful Lie of “Making It”: Kenyan Youth, Hustle Culture, and the New Local Dream
holy hustle
Sanctified Sleeplessness: Nigeria’s Addiction to Holy Hustle

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

football
How Malnutrition Undermines African Teams in International Football Competitions
World Athletics Championships
Africa’s Medal Tally at the 2025 World Athletics Championships
transfer
The Biggest African Transfers of Summer 2025 Across Europe’s Top Leagues
Football
Why Are Major African Football Tournaments Always Hosted by the Same Countries?
Kelechi Nwakali
Kelechi Nwakali: Stuck in Football’s Revolving Door
women’s football
A $100,000 Reward, No Infrastructure: Nigeria Must Rethink Women’s Football

Explainers

sampling
Sampling, Interpolation, and What Music Copyright Requires
What You Lose When You Sign Away Your Masters
sync licensing
How Sync Licensing Works and Why It Matters for Nigerian Artistes
Serhou Guirassy
Serhou Guirassy: Against the Odds
Omoni Oboli
Omoni Oboli and Nollywood’s Dilemma With Copyright Infringement
Gangs of Lagos
Understanding Jade Osiberu’s “Gangs of Lagos” Court Ruling

Fiction & Poetry

MIRROR
“MIRROR” | Short Story by Olaore Raheemat Adebola
How to Save a Drowning Man
“How to Save a Drowning Man” | Poem by Jean Wathugu
We are but wax
“We are but wax” | Poem by Obongofon Etuk
Fathers of Alego’s Roads
“Fathers of Alego’s Roads” | Poem by Victoria Kerubo
AT THE ALTAR
AT THE ALTAR | Poem By Rutendo Chichaya
Afrocritik’s 50 Remarkable Short Stories of 2025
Afrocritik’s 50 Remarkable African Short Stories of 2025