“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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
“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,…
Beyond regular live TV, there should have been multiple streaming options showcasing Africa’s premier women’s football tournament. The lack of it isn’t just an oversight; it’s unacceptable. By Tuka Letura The marketing…
Sweet Songs 4 You is a wildly entertaining ride: warm, textured, romantic, and confidently experimental. It delivers the sweet songs it promises while showcasing the best of both artistes. By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku…
When Nigeria Happens is set for its world premiere as the opening film of Locarno Film Festival’s Open Doors Section, where thirteen African films have been selected for screening. By Vivian Nneka…
Ultimately, Captain doesn’t present a reinvention of BNXN; instead, it leans into what he already does well. By Abioye Damilare Samson At the very jump, there was no debating BNXN’s talent. Since…
From childbearing to housekeeping, sex, or preserving legacy, at the end of it all, the implication is that a man’s emotional loyalty is scarce and only one woman can have it. By…
In the two days leading up to the public opening, MOWAA will host preview events featuring guided city tours, workshops, and an introduction to Nigerian art and cultural history, as well as…