The documentary will be directed by Aderonke Adeola, who will co-produced with Bolaji Kekere Ekun. By Helena Olori Beyond Fela, a documentary series in development by...
Author - Editor
DND – Do Not Disturb finds Bella Shmurda seizing the day, living the present, and celebrating his success and achievement. By Sybil Fekurumoh Nigerian artiste...
Jagun Jagun, which translates as “The Warrior,” is a creation of Femi Adebayo Salami, co-directed by Adebayo Tijani and Tope Adebayo Salami. By Helena Olori...
By Emmanuel Daraloye, Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku, Hope Ibiale, & Emmanuel Okoro 2023 has so far been the year for diverse iterations of Afropop, ranging from Rema’s...
Music Review
“Rhythm and Tunes” Review: Lil Kesh Delivers Average Afrobeats Fare with a Few Bright Spots
Rhythm and Tunes is a decent EP. While enjoyable, it offers very little surprise, feeling like a mostly average effort in line with the Afrobeats mainstream and without...
Media
DK Nnuro, Burna Boy, Arya Starr Feature in Barack Obama’s 2023 Summer Reading List and Playlist
Last year, Burna Boy, Arya Starr, Tems, Pheelz and Buju were featured in the Summer Playlist recommendations. By Helena Olori Former US president, Barack Obama, has...
Valley of a Thousand Hills clinched the awards for Best Feature Film, Best Screenplay for a Feature Film, Best African Film, Best IsiZulu Film, Best Director, Best use...
A shortlist of three writers will be announced in September, while a winner will emerge in October, and be awarded a cash prize of $100,000. By Hope Ibiale The Nigeria...
Features and Essays
“I am a Perfect Symbol of Limitlessness”: Ebuka Njoku in Conversation with Afrocritik
“Maybe my theory of Yahoo Plus isn’t right, but, at least, when people watch the film, it will make them question their existing belief of what it is...
The TikTok Book Awards Voting Hub is now open for readers’ participation from July 17-28, 2023. By Helena Olori TikTok has unveiled the shortlist for the inaugural...
