In 2025, the Alté movement continues to evolve, with an inventive new class of African artistes pushing the culture forward in exciting, unexpected directions. By Abioye Damilare Samson In recent years, there…
The danger of the constant antagonistic resistance to criticism is that it fosters a shallow culture of engagement. Films become reduced to fandoms and sentimental preferences: which actor one likes, which director…
Spiral is one of the more thematically cohesive albums in recent memory. The songs exist in conversation with one another, reflecting the cycles of love and life in different measures and from…
Nigeria has a serious class problem. As with all such societies, the controlling oligarchy is only actively involved in pursuing self-centred policies. By Chimezie Chika I Let us begin with a familiar…
Trailing 2–0 at halftime, the Super Falcons mounted an incredible second-half comeback to claim the WAFCON title. By Tuka Letura Nigeria are champions of the 2024 African Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON),…
Catalog is an invitation to reconsider the division of emotional labour within families, especially in societies where fathers are excused from caregiving simply because they pay the bills. By Joseph Jonathan When…
For all the fuss about cybercrime and money in this show, the crime world of To Kill a Monkey is bland, feeble, and visually non-existent. By Vivian Nneka Nwajiaku There is more…
This year’s spotlight is on prose fiction, and the competition attracted a record-breaking 252 entries, surpassing both the 2024 tally of 163 and the previous prose fiction record of 202 entries set…
The list is based on streams outside Nigeria and spotlights the country’s continued influence as a global music powerhouse. By Abioye Damilare Samson Spotify has released its Nigerian Global Impact List for…
Slowly but steadily, more African men are beginning to take skincare seriously, not just as an aesthetic pursuit, but as a reflection of wellness, self-respect, and changing ideas about masculinity. By Joseph…
There’s a lot of communication via body language in this film, and for the most part, it’s the actors, under Wingonia Ikpi’s direction, who give The Lost Days its heart and emotional…
Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Detour Week By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Greetings, my acoustic adventurers! We hope the past week has treated you kindly and that you’re staying grounded as we make our way…