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Afrocritik’s Most Anticipated Books of 2026

Afrocritik’s Most Anticipated Books of 2026

Shine

Documentary Spotlight: “Shine”

Features & Essays

To Kill a Monkey
To Kill a Conversation: Nollywood, Criticism, and the Culture of Silence
Nigeria
Nigeria’s Class Problem and the Nepotism Debate
sexual violence
Dear Nollywood, Stop Using Sexual Violence as a Plot Device
African languages
Do African Languages Come From the Same Place?
Geoblocking
How Geoblocking and Cinema Scheduling Bias Undermine Distribution in Nollywood
Area Scatter
The Legend of Area Scatter: Enigmatic Musician or Misunderstood Individual?

Interviews

Fimí
In Conversation: Fimí Talks Rap, Creative Confidence, and Finding Her Voice Through Music
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
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”
Uche Okonkwo
“Readers Will Bring All Kinds of Meaning to Your Work”: Uche Okonkwo, In Conversation with Afrocritik
Idowu Odeyemi
Idowu Odeyemi’s New Theory of Disgust: He Thinks What You Say Can Be Disgusting

Film & TV

ENIFF short films
ENIFF 2025: “V’s Secret”, “The Noise Around Her Black”, “Falling Out”, “Ụmụnne”, and “She’s Got Courage to Love” Reviews
Films
Films and TV Shows to Watch Across Africa This Holiday
Afrikki
ENIFF 2025: Gaëlle Le Roy Chronicles a Decade of Youth Resistance in “Afrikki”
Nnamdi Kanaga
In Conversation: Nnamdi Kanaga Explores Liaising With The Supernatural in “Water Girl”
Memory of Princess Mumbi
“Memory of Princess Mumbi” Review: Damien Hauser’s Bold Afrofuturistic Swing Into the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Water Girl
ENIFF 2025: Nnamdi Kanagaʼs “Water Girl” Reclaims Ogbanje Narratives With Intimacy and Precision

Music

Yariasu
“Yariasu” Review: Nyashinski’s Familiarity Dulls the Spark of His Latest Album
The Torcher
“The Torcher” Review: Stonebwoy Proves His Pedigree on New Album
Spotlight
Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Mood Music
Healers Chapel
“Healers Chapel” Review: Wizard Chan’s Debut Is an Introspective and Soulful Sonic Balm
Èkó Groove
“Èkó Groove” Review: Spinall Assembles Star-Studded Cast on New Album
Wonderful
“Wonderful” Review: Tay Iwar Continues To Wow With New EP

VIDEOS

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Books

The Mind Is Not an Ally
“The Mind Is Not An Ally” Review: Ayo Deforge Philosophises About The Mind In Her Poetry Collection
Thunder and Roses
“Thunder and Roses” Review: Eniola Omorinkoba’s Novella Is an Apt Encapsulation of the Nuances of Love & Loving
I Cry At The Feet of My Other Body
“I Cry At The Feet of My Other Body” Review: Mustapha Enesi’s Debut Collection Confronts Patriarchy and the Loss of Agency
Oyin Olugbile
“I Write Because I Have to Tell the Story”: In Conversation With Oyin Olugbile on Her Nigeria Prize for Literature Shortlist, “Sanya”
Macondo Literary Festival
Macondo Literary Festival 2025: East Africa’s Literary Vanguard Holds Its Fifth Edition
Nikki May
“It’s People You Belong To Rather Than Places”: In Conversation With Nikki May on Her Nigeria Prize for Literature Shortlist, “This Motherless Land”

Culture

satellite
Can Satellite Imagery Spot and Solve Africa’s Poverty From The Sky?
Afrocritik
Afrocritik Turns Four: Still Projecting Africa, One Story at a Time
Dreadlocks
What’s Behind Nigeria’s Fear and Criminalisation of Dreadlocks?
JAMB
JAMB: Exam Body in Crisis or Symptom of a Broken Educational System?
body-worn cameras
Can Body-Worn Cameras Build Trust In Africa’s Policing?
Tours
The Cultural and Structural Realities Behind Llona and Odumodublvck’s Grassroots Tours

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

Club World Cup
Africa at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
African Football League
Has the African Football League Gone Ghost?
Unity Cup
Unity Cup 2025: New Squads, Old Rivalries, One Cause
athletes
Why Are East Africa’s Best Athletes Competing for Other Countries?
CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations
The 2025 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations: Competition Review, Standout Players, and Finals Preview
Basketball Africa League
Basketball Africa League Season 5: Race for the Playoffs

Explainers

The Never-Ending Upheavals of the Nigerian Basketball Federation
Ewa Cole vs Funke Akindele Copyright Dispute: Exclusive Details as Court Hearing Begins
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Remote Work Safety: A Guide to Preventing Data Breaches While Working from Home
Wangiri call-back scam - Afrocritik
Wangiri Call-Back Scam: What It Is and How to Protect Yourself
6 Online Learning Platforms To Kickstart Your Career in 2024
AFCON Quarter-finals 2023 - Afrocritik
AFCON 2023: Quarter-Finals Preview

Fiction & Poetry

FLOODWATER | Poem By Al Ameen Muhammad
The Boy Who Brought Balloons
The Boy Who Brought Balloons | Short Story by Maryam Abdulkarim
MIDNIGHTS
MIDNIGHTS | Fiction by David Agyei-Yeboah
Clan
Clan | Poem by Victor Obukata
Fine Geh
Fine Geh | Fiction by Chizitere Madeleine Nwaemesi
Untitled Poem for a Boy Who Never Knew Love
Untitled Poem for a Boy Who Never Knew Love | By Stephen Nwankwo