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Maia Lekow

Maia Lekow And Christopher King Want To Make Films About Kenyan Women With A Strong Sense Of Agency

“These films and the ideas for them are deeply intertwined with our personal lives. When working on them, they become our ‘children’” – Christopher King. By Jerry Chiemeke When novelist, Shiro Koinange,…

Matabeleland

“Matabeleland” Review: Nyasha Kadandara’s Documentary Contends With Zimbabwe’s Troubled Past

Through the history of southwestern Zimbabwe, and the lives it has fractured, Matabeleland becomes a mirror for Africa, where ancestral struggles are not only remembered but embodied. By Frank Njugi English film…

Leila Aboulela

Sudanese Novelist, Leila Aboulela, Wins 2025 PEN Pinter Prize for Stories on Faith and Migration

Known for her evocative prose that explores migration, faith, and the inner lives of Muslim women, Leila Aboulela joins a distinguished line of winners, including Michael Rosen, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Malorie Blackman,…

crime reporting apps

Can Crime Reporting Apps Increase Police Responsiveness in Africa?

By eliminating the fear of being identified as whistleblowers, crime reporting apps empower citizens to play an active role in safeguarding their communities through collaboration with the police. By Michael Akuchie  Picture…

Spotlight

Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Bridge Week

Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Bridge Week By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Hey there, auditory adventurers!  Hello family, welcome back to your favourite place for carefully curated sounds and joyful sonic discovery. We hope you’re…

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”

“Tunisia occupies both a central and marginal place in contemporary conversations about African politics and society. It is central because it shares many of the continent’s challenges: a youth searching for meaning,…