Surnames
Thunder and Roses
Afro Nation

Features & Essays

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
Afrocritik’s 50 Notable Essays from Africa in 2024
Afrocritik’s 50 Notable Essays from Africa in 2024
Digital streaming platforms
The Evolving Role of Streaming Platforms in Global Culture
Participants at the "Interactive Session with Hollywood and Nollywood"
Does Nollywood Have Too Many Speaking Events?
African dancers
What Music and Dance Trended in Francophone Africa in 2024?

Interviews

Sabi Wu
Sabi Wu Is East Africa’s Best Kept Secret
Camillo Doregos
In Conversation: Camillo Doregos on Managing Mr Eazi, Pheelz, and Key Industry Lessons
Mark Mac
In Conversation: Mark Mac on Amapiano’s Evolution and the Trials of Talent Management
Chike
The Creative Pulse of Chike: An Artiste’s Narrative
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”

Film & TV

The Moral High Court
“The Moral High Court” Review: Chisom Ifeakandu’s Film Puts Patriarchy on Trial
cinematographer-director
20 Prolific Cinematographer-Director Collaborations in Nollywood
Inside Job
“Inside Job” Review: Jacky Vike and Mammito Eunice Find Kenya’s Laugh Lines and Its Pain Points
Geoblocking
How Geoblocking and Cinema Scheduling Bias Undermine Distribution in Nollywood
My Mother Is a Witch
“My Mother Is a Witch” Review: Niyi Akinmolayan Explores Intergenerational Trauma in Provocative Drama
Red Circle
“Red Circle” Review: Akay Mason’s Energetic Thriller Delivers on Its Ambitions

Music

No Sign of Weakness
“No Sign of Weakness” Review: Burna Boy’s LP Is Technical, Polished, Yet Safely Played
Paradise Now
“Paradise Now” Review: Obongjayar’s Sophomore Album Is a Fitting Treatise on Self
Afro-Gospel
10 Artistes Leading the Afro-Gospel Sound in 2025
Spotlight
Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Bridge Week
Sweet Songs 4 You
“Sweet Songs 4 You” Review: Lasmid and Tml Vibez Combine Seamlessly on New Collaborative Album
Captain
“Captain” Review: BNXN’s Sophomore Album Is a Steady Voyage Through a Familiar Soundscape

VIDEOS

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Books

Anticipated books of 2025
Afrocritik’s Anticipated Books of 2025
African books and novels 2024
Afrocritik’s Notable Books From Africa in 2024
Short stories from Africa in 2024
Afrocritik’s 35 Remarkable African Short Stories in 2024
And So I Roar review - Afrocritik
“And So I Roar” Review: Abi Dare’s Sequel Sends Powerful Message on Female Advocacy
The Road to the Country
“The Road to the Country” Review: Chigozie Obioma’s Book Explores the Costs of War, Guilt, and the Enduring Survival of Love
Aké Arts and Book Festival 2024 Press Conference
Finding Freedom: Aké Arts and Book Festival Returns with a Focus on Diverse Voices

Culture

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
Onyeka Onwenu's last performance at an event in Lagos
Onyeka Onwenu: An Ode to the Elegant Stallion
Tai Solarin
30 Years Later: Tai Solarin is Still an Exemplary Educator and Ferocious Social Critic
A selection of book titles by Nigerian authors
Sensational Book Titles: A New Trend in Nigerian Literature?
Afrocritik Turns Three: What It Means to Amplify African Voices| Afrocritik
Afrocritik Turns Three: What It Means to Amplify African Voices

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

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
FASU 2024
FASU 2024: Scholars Compete, Cultures Converge in Lagos
Protest against gender-based violence
Addressing a Widespread Crisis: Gender-Based Violence in Kenyan Sports and Beyond

Explainers

Fiction & Poetry

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
Rich People's Street
Rich People’s Street | Poem By Obongofon Etuk
Good Guys Finish Last
Good Guys Finish Last | Fiction by John “Penwielder” Ebute