Africa

Vaillante Review: The Lives of a Child Bride and a Young Activist Intertwine in UNICEF’s Important Miniseries

Vaillante follows the intertwined stories of two female protagonists and their painful experiences with child…

The Flippancy of Rape Culture in Africa

On the streets, most women admit to knowing at least one girl that was sexually…

From Alomo Bitters to Kayan Mata; How Africa’s Sex Stimulant Industry is Booming

…Africa’s sex stimulant industry products are given funny-sounding brand names such as Alomo Bitters, Oga…

Afrocritik’s 20 Remarkable African Essays of 2021

By Michael Chiedoziem Chukwudera There is a widely-held consensus that 2021 is a great year…

Unpacking my Black African Identity: Do All Africans Fit in Africa?

Having attended schools and worked in South Africa with individuals from a range of countries…

Opinion: What, Truly, is the African Story?

…a platform for African writers for the purpose of discovering “the best authentic African story…

10 Perfect Spots to Visit in Africa This Christmas

By David Adewusi The bells are jingling again, but maybe not as loud as the…

Is There a Better Way to Address Teenage Pregnancy in Africa?

Contrary to the belief that sex education encourages promiscuity in young people, better sex education…

Demystifying Albino Myths and Misconceptions in the Mass Media

These Albino myths and misconceptions are horrifying despite this age of information where logic and…

To Boycott or Not to Boycott: Miss South Africa 2021 Takes on Her Nation, and Wins?

…An African proverb states that if a man cooks for the community, they can finish…