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All the Fuss About Afrobeats, Its “Way-Pavers” and Frontliners - Afrocritik
All the Fuss About Afrobeats, Its “Way-Pavers” and Frontliners

Every new artiste wants to be known as an originator of their sound. In hindsight,…

Portable - controversy keeps Portable in the spotlight - Afrocritik
Is Controvesy the Linchpin that Keeps Portable in the Spotlight?

Portable is as riotous as he is reflective. He alternates between being ungovernable and offering…

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Will Rwanda Become the New Hub for Arts and Entertainment in East Africa?

In recent times, one of the Rwandan government’s main undertakings has been on the tourism…

Cape Town International Jazz Festival - Afrocritik
Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF): Africa’s Grandest Gathering of Jazz Aficionados and Cultural Resonance

In many ways, the CTIJF has … achieved the task of making Africa the centrepiece…

No gree for anybody - Afrocritik
“No Gree for Anybody”, the New Nigerian Catchphrase for Tenacity in 2024

Human striving is unending; thus “No gree for anybody” is the will of Nigerians to…

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“New Year, New Blessings”, and the Obsession With New Year Prophecies and Declarations

In a situation where the government’s actions fall short of addressing the masses’ needs, the…

Africa’s Iconic Pop Culture Moments of 2023 (1)
Africa’s Iconic Pop Culture Moments of 2023

As the year comes to an end, and in eagerness for what is to come…

Afrocritik 5 Traditional Dances From Across the Continent
Exploring the Rhythms of Africa: 5 Traditional Dances From Across the Continent

There is a rich assortment of dance styles across the African landscape. Each one is…

5 Colourful Festivals From West Africa on Afrocritik
Five Colourful Festivals Across West Africa

Most times, these festivals arise from rituals that have been passed down from generations, and…

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Hair Fetish Has Come a Longer Way Than We Know. It Is More Complex Than We Assumed

Today, the hair industry, according to Statista, is worth over $94 billion, projected to be…