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cinematographer-director
Akinyemi Ayinoluwa

Features & Essays

X
X Is Doing Us In and We Don’t Know It
Mede Akran
Fusion and Superimposition in Mede Akran’s Photography
Nollywood sitcoms
What Happened to Nollywood Sitcoms?
NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature
Opinion: Is It Time to Revamp the Judge Selection for the NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature?
Igbobinna Eze
Igbobinna Eze: An Artist Staying True to His Spirit
In the Place Between Sleep and Awake
In the Place Between Sleep and Awake

Interviews

Kcee
In Conversation: Kcee Talks “Mr. Versatile”, Culture, and the Art of Reinvention
Simbarashe Steyn Kundizeza
In Conversation: Simbarashe Steyn Kundizeza on Crafting His Island Prize Winning Manuscript, “Freelance”
Itegboje Daniel
Itegboje Daniel is Effecting Societal Change Through Documentary Filmmaking
Konstance
In Conversation: Konstance Talks Music, Ambition, and New Ventures
Kaycee Brown
In Conversation: How Kaycee Brown Is Embracing His Identity Through Music
MTV Base's Ghosted
Navigating Heartbreak and Closure: Inside MTV Base’s Nigerian Adaptation of the “Ghosted” Reality Show

Film & TV

Meet the Khumalos
“Meet the Khumalos” Review: Will South African Cinema Ever Move Beyond Forbidden Love Tropes?
Radio Voice
“Radio Voice” Review: Strong Performances and a Human Story Ground Isioma Osaje’s Warm Drama
Family Brouhaha
“Family Brouhaha” Review: Femi Adebayo’s Solo Debut Is a Dysfunctional Film About a Dysfunctional Family
A Lagos Love Story
“A Lagos Love Story” Review: Where’s the Love in This Inkblot’s Romance Drama?
Recall
“Recall” Review: Kunle Afolayan’s Return to the Big Screens Is Largely Forgettable
NollyTube
Nollywood Needs NollyTube, But Does NollyTube Need Our Brains to Be Turned Off?

Music

Addiction
“Addiction” Review: Jay Melody Stakes His Claim in Bongo Flava’s Hall of Fame
Spotlight
Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: Mellow May
Journey Through Life
“Journey Through Life” Review: Femi Kuti’s Album Confronts Nigeria’s Political Realities
Gen Z
“Gen Z” Review: Zinoleesky Treads Familiar Ground on New Album
Livestream
The Rise of Live-streaming in Nigerian Music Marketing
4Mr Frank White
In Conversation: 4Mr Frank White Talks Sound, Identity, and Evolution of East African Afro-Swing Rap

VIDEOS

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Books

Most Secret Memory of Men
“The Most Secret Memory of Men” Review: Mohamed Mbougar Sarr’s Book Engages with the Complexities of Literary Critique
After the End
“After the End” Review: Olukorede Yishau’s Book Explores Betrayal and Trauma in Fine Detail
Face Me I Face You
“Face Me I Face You” Review: Oyindamola Shoola Uses Unconventional Poetry to Explore Nigerian Communal Life
Tearless
“Tearless” Review: Ayo Deforge’s Novel Explores Self-Discovery, Trauma Resolution, and Love
Macondo Literary Festival founders at the opening ceremony
Macondo Literary Festival 2024: A Celebration of the History of the Indian Ocean Worlds
We Were Girls Once
“We Were Girls Once” Review: Aiwanose Odafen’s Novel Explores Human Flaws and the Enduring Strength of Friendship

Culture

Nigeria Cinema Day
Nigeria Cinema Day and the Marketing Hurdles Holding Back Nollywood
Protest against gender-based violence
Addressing a Widespread Crisis: Gender-Based Violence in Kenyan Sports and Beyond
A Visitor in If Hives Could Dance in Colours exhibition
Kingsley Ayogu’s “If Hives Could Dance in Colours” Is a Poetic Exploration of Life and Memory
Chidimma Adetshina
Xenophobia Blues and the South African Complex: Is the Dangerous Politics of Nazism on the Rise Again?
Grime, Glory & Afropop
Wonu Osikoya Documents Afrobeats History From a Fresh Perspective With “Grime, Glory & Afropop”
Panel discussion at the second edition of the Umuofia Arts and Book Festival
Art, Culture, and Community: The Spirit of the Second Edition of the Umuofia Arts and Books Festival

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

The Black Stars of Ghana
Can the Black Stars Defy the Odds and Qualify for AFCON 2025?
Oliver Mbekeka
Oliver Mbekeka: Uganda’s First Female Manager in Men’s Premier League
2024 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations
Inside the 2024 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations
Samson Dauda
All the Scoop on Samson Dauda, the 2024 Mr Olympia Winner
Finidi George, a new NPFL manager
Strengthening the NPFL: Evaluating the Impact of Seasoned Players and Managers
African football players moving to top-flight clubs in Europe
Why African Top-Flight Football Clubs Struggle to Sell Directly to Europe’s Elite

Explainers

Ranking AFCON Host Performances in the Past Decade
8 Interesting Facts About Francis Ngannou - Afrocritik
8 Interesting Facts About Cameroonian Fighter, Francis Ngannou
8 Common cyber attacks you should know - Afrocritik
8 Common Cyber Attacks to Know, and How to Protect Yourself
How to Identify Phishing and how to help yourself - Afrocritik
The Menace of Cyber Attacks: What to Know About Phishing and How to Protect Yourself

Fiction & Poetry

Three poems
Three Poems | By Muheez Olawale
The Wooden Shack
The Wooden Shack | Fiction by Ndakotsu Abubakar
Contranormative
Contranormative: A Monologue | Poem by Precious Chidera Harrison
Broken Vessels
Broken Vessels and Other Poems | By Feyijimi Fayowolé
First Rain
First Rain | Fiction By Chimezie Okoro
How to Blackmail God | Poem By Felix Eshiet