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African Audio Chronicles 30 Must-Listen African Podcasts - Afrocritik
African Audio Chronicles: 30 Must-Listen African Podcasts

Whether you’re a curious mind seeking to expand your horizons, an entrepreneur looking for business…

Cyprian Ekwensi - Afrocritik
Examining the Works of Cyprian Ekwensi and His Legacy in the Canon of Great Nigerian Literature

Ekwensi’s real forte is books for younger readers; the stark evidence of his works shows…

International Day of the Girl Child - Afrocritik
Celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child: The Girl Child as a Part of the Digital Generation

But despite the benefits to be gleaned from a digitalised age, the world today is…

Promotional photo for Me & U - Tems - Afrocritik
Tems is Confident in Her Sensuality in Her Latest Single, “Me & U”

As Tems gears up for the release of her highly-anticipated debut full-length album, “Me &…

Cardinal Rex Lawson - Afrocritik
Cardinal Rex Lawson: The Philosophy and Timeless Artistry of His Music

Empathy is the mark of great artistes and Lawson’s artistry was not lacking in this.…

The Black Book_ Tech Investors - Afrocritik
Funding and Collaboration in Nollywood: What Could “The Black Book” Tech Investors Mean for Filmmakers in Nigeria?

With more resources at their disposal, Nigerian filmmakers can explore new narratives and uncharted areas…

Brooke Bruk-Jackson - Miss Universe Zimbabwe beauty pageant 2023 - Afrocritik
Understanding the Uproar About a White Miss Universe Zimbabwe: Could This Spark Fresh Dialogues on Inclusion and Diversity?

One lens through which Bruk-Jackson’s victory is viewed is as a representation of privilege and…

Seven Ancient Civilisations to Emerge from Africa - Afrocritik
Seven Ancient African Civilisations You Should Know About

In this fleeting voyage through time, we unravel the mysteries of some of these sophisticated…

Skin Bleaching and Colourism in Africa - Afrocritik
Is There a Parallel Between the Skin Bleaching Epidemic and Colourism That is Being Overlooked in Africa?

But one cannot address skin bleaching in Nigeria, and largely Africa, without mentioning the deep-seated…

Film Locations Are a Tool for Storytelling in Nollywood, Beyond The Visual Aesthetics - Afrocritik
Beyond the Visual Aesthetics, Film Locations Are a Tool for Storytelling in Nollywood

The intertwining of locations with storytelling in Nollywood is a fascinating process that offers much…