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A selection of book titles by Nigerian authors
Sensational Book Titles: A New Trend in Nigerian Literature?

Now, apart from their lurid book titles, it is not clear what the quality of…

Afrocritik Turns Three: What It Means to Amplify African Voices| Afrocritik
Afrocritik Turns Three: What It Means to Amplify African Voices

In three years, we’ve become a cornerstone in the African and Black entertainment industry, conducting…

The Cultural Renaissance of East African Theatre and Performing Arts| Afrocritik
The Cultural Renaissance of East African Theatre and Performing Arts

It is only recently that we’ve witnessed a renaissance in the region’s theatre and performing…

Mara: What to Know About the Viral Hyper-Fast and Energetic Sound

No doubt the soundscape of Nigerian music is constantly evolving, among which the Mara  sub-genre…

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,…

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…

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“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…