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Lights, Camera, Africa
Rami Jarboui

Features & Essays

The 2023 Caine Prize Shortlist Leaves Bright and Dull Lights
Sondeka Awards: How Creatives Garage Continues to Empower Kenyan & African Creatives
Oladapo Ogunjobi is Harnessing Augmented Reality to Re-define African Art: In Conversation with Afrocritik
Oliver De Coque’s Swansong: What is the Legacy of the Fabled Nigerian Guitarist?
Chef Hilda Baci
Beyond the World Record, Hilda Baci’s Cook-a-thon Unveils Nigerians’ Relationship with Food and Propriety
25 Queer Books from African and African Diasporan Writers

Interviews

Film & TV

Wingonia Ikpi
In Conversation: Wingonia Ikpi Talks Making “The Lost Days”, the First Features Project, and What’s Next
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

Music

The Machine Is Coming
“The Machine Is Coming” Review: Odumodublvck’s New Project Is a Statement and a Warning
Viva Lavida
“Viva Lavida” Review: Joeboy Examines Love and Life on Expressive New Album
BlownBoy Ru
“Blownboy Ru” Review: Ruger’s Sophomore Album Stays True to His Afro-Dancehall Roots
Spotlight
Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: Touch of Gospel
M.anifest
The Manifesto of M.anifest: New Roads, Same Genius
Spotlight
Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: Rhythm & Blues
Afrocritik Report - 2026 2025-01

VIDEOS

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Books

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