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Afrocritik’s Most Anticipated Books of 2026

Afrocritik’s Most Anticipated Books of 2026

Features & Essays

“Like and Follow:” Why Do Numbers Matter on Obasanjo’s Internet?
“Like and Follow:” Why Do Numbers Matter on Obasanjo’s Internet?
Celestine Ukwu’s Musical Philosophy: Is This the Sweet Spot of Highlife?
Has the INEC Fufilled All Its Promises?
Africans - White Weddings
Do Africans Need White Weddings?
Is the Igbo Apprenticeship System Alive and Well?
“My Move into Singing is Not a Transition,” Pheelz: In Conversation with Afrocritik

Interviews

Film & TV

Still from The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos
“The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos” Review: The Agbajowo Collective’s Film Is a Bold Statement on Resistance
Tokunbo
“Tòkunbọ̀” Review: Ramsey Nouah’s Film Exposes Nollywood’s Storytelling Flaws
Family Vacation
“Family Vacation” Review: Voline Ogutu’s Feature Film Unpacks the Facade of Social Media Perfection
Still from With Difficulty Comes Ease
“With Difficulty Comes Ease” Review: Korede Azeez’s Film Is a Masterful Blend of Art and Heart
Losing Lerato 2
“Losing Lerato 2” Review: Zolani Phakade’s Sequel Is an Underwhelming Outing
What About Us?
“What About Us?” Review: Kayode Kasum’s Family Drama Drastically Fumbles its Third Act

Music

Starter
“Starter” Review: Ali Kiba’s EP Is a Nod to Bongo Flava’s Foundational Soundscapes
Love/Hate Pt. 2
“Love/Hate Pt 2” Review: Xenia Manasseh’s Sophomore Album Is Proof of an Artistic Refinement
African albums of the 2000s
20 Iconic African Albums That Defined the 2000s
The Younger Me
“The Younger Me” Review: Dr Soul Makes a Grand Sonic Statement With New EP
Kaution
“Kaution” Review: Kold AF Delivers a Fierce Performance on Her Latest Project
Bongo Flava artistes
Bongo Flava: The Evolution of East Africa’s Soundtrack

VIDEOS

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Books

Culture

Fashion

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 Sourcing and Fashion Week
10 African Fashion Events to Watch Out for in 2025
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Sports

Explainers

Fiction & Poetry