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Features & Essays

leadership
Chinua Achebe’s “The Trouble with Nigeria” Revisited: Is Nigeria’s Trouble Still Rooted in Poor Leadership?
Mabel Segun
A Father’s Daughter Goes Home: The Illustrious Life of Mabel Segun
protest music
Why Is There a Dearth of Protest Music in Nigeria Today?
intellectual property
It’s 2025 and We Still Don’t Understand Intellectual Property in Kenya
rap
Odumodublvck & the Never-Ending Fight Over What Nigerian Rap Should Be
Ogbanje Abiku
Ogbanje or Abiku Phenomenon: An African Spirit-Child Myth or the Enigma of Modern Health Struggles?

Interviews

Afamefuna Onyebadi
Kenyan-Nigerian Producer, Afamefuna Onyebadi, Talks Debut EP, Creativity, and Music Production
Moyosore Akinsete
In Conversation: Moyosore Akinsete Talks “Love, Olaitan”, Growing Into Filmmaking, and the Fear of Loss
OluwaMillar
In Conversation: OluwaMillar Talks “Agbalagbi”, Creativity, and Breaking Barriers
Laurène Southe
In Conversation: Laurène Southe Speaks on Poetry, Creative Expression, and Diasporan Experience in Debut Chapbook
Tramaine Suubi
Tramaine Suubi Talks Debut Collection, the Craft of Poetry, and the Art of Literary Stewardship
Kimbassax
In Conversation: Kimbassax Talks Upcoming Project, New Ventures, and More

Film & TV

AMVCA
The Annual AMVCA’s Category Problem: Should TV Productions Be Competing with Films?
Fine Girl
“Fine Girl” Review: Fatimah Gimsay’s Film Is a Subversive Take On Modern Harassment and Female Empowerment
Love, Olaitan
“Love, Olaitan” Review: Moyosore Akinsete’s Short Film Is a Mesmerising Portrait of Love and Loss
This Is Love
“This Is Love” Review: Njoku and Nonso’s Documentary Is a Tender Exploration of Queer Nigerian Love and Identity
Moyosore Akinsete
In Conversation: Moyosore Akinsete Talks “Love, Olaitan”, Growing Into Filmmaking, and the Fear of Loss
Blackout
“Blackout” Review: Okechukwu Oku’s Psychological Thriller Is Confident in Its Vision

Music

Did I Lie
“Did I Lie” Review: Cina Soul Reminds Us of Her Pedigree on New Album
Afrocritik monthly spotlight valentine
Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: Chill Vibes
protest music
Why Is There a Dearth of Protest Music in Nigeria Today?
Moonflower
“Moonflower” Review: MiDi KwaKwa Explores Romantic Experiences on New EP
intellectual property
It’s 2025 and We Still Don’t Understand Intellectual Property in Kenya
Afrocritik monthly spotlight valentine
Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: Energy Boost

VIDEOS

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Books

Five Things Mother Did Not Prepare Me For
“Five Things Mother Did Not Prepare Me For” Review: Sumaiyah Muhammad’s Story Explores Intra-Familial Chaos And The Quest For Peace
Dream Count
“Dream Count” Review: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Novel Psychoanalyses the Intangibility of Dreams
Grief’s First Kiss is an Avalanche
“Grief’s First Kiss Is an Avalanche” Review: Wendy Okeke Offers an Introspective Look At the Multifaceted Nature of Grief
Runnin’ No More
“Runnin’ No More” Review: G.T. Dipe’s Novel Celebrates the Resilience of Love
Child of Congo Laurène Southe
“Child of Congo” Review: Laurène Southe’s Chapbook Explores History, Identity, and the African Experience
Death of the Author
“Death of the Author” Review: Nnedi Okorafor’s Book Addresses the Complex World of Writing and Publishing

Culture

smart waste management in Japan
How Smart Waste Management Solutions Can Solve Africa’s Garbage Crisis
podcast
The Podcast Boom in Nigeria: An Era of Noise or Knowledge?
Bodyline Fitness & Gym
Top 10 Gyms in Lagos and Abuja
BNPL
BNPL Services in Nigeria: The Benefits and Risks of Flexible Repayments
Content piracy on digital streaming platforms
Content Piracy in Nigeria: Trends, Challenges, and Pathways to Resolution
Nightclubs
Top 8 Nightclubs in Lagos and Why You Should Visit Them

Fashion

2025 Grammy

Bold, Regal, and Stylish: African Artistes at the 2025 Grammys

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Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week

10 African Fashion Events to Watch Out for in 2025

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GTCO Fashion Weekend
Size Bias on Our Runways: How Inclusive Are Fashion Competitions and the Industry?
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Amvca 2024 The Genius Designers Of The Stunning Outfits| Afrocritik
AMVCA 2024: 7 Designers Whose Outfits Graced the Red Carpet
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10 African Models Making Waves in the Global Fashion Industry
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Sports

cricket
Transformation in South African Cricket: Can Quotas Ensure Both Fairness and Excellence?
Eight-Second Rule
How IFAB’s New Eight-Second Rule Could Reshape African Football Tactics
Tems Joins San Diego FC’s ownership group
How Tems’ Stake in San Diego FC Bridges Music, Culture, and Sports
African football coaching
How Intra-Continental Cross-Border Coaching Appointments Are Redefining African Football
Cricket
Cricket Glory: Africa’s Rising Stars at the U19 World Cup
CHAN
CHAN: Is It Truly Serving African Football?

Explainers

Gangs of Lagos
Understanding Jade Osiberu’s “Gangs of Lagos” Court Ruling
Mercy Chinwo and EeZee Conceptz
Inside the Mercy Chinwo and EeZee Conceptz Fallout
Navigating the Business Side of Writing
Navigating the Business Side of Writing: What Every Author Needs to Know
How Budgeting Apps Empower Young Africans
How Budgeting Apps Empower Young Africans
How Fuji Music Influences the Modern Afro-Pop Soundscape
How Fuji Music Influences the Modern Afro-Pop Soundscape
Samson Dauda
All the Scoop on Samson Dauda, the 2024 Mr Olympia Winner

Fiction & Poetry

Two Poems
Two Poems | By Muhammad M Ubandoma
Two poems
Two Poems | By Tharseo Jovita
Soliloquy At The Portico
Soliloquy At The Portico | Poem by Marvellous Mmesomachi Igwe
Reawakening
Reawakening | Poem by Maryam Kekere-Ekun
two poems
Two Poems | By Excel Chinagorom Michael
Three poems
Three Poems | By Victor Chịmbọ