Features and Essays

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Emeka Nwokedi: A Classical Music Conductor of International Repute

Nwokedi’s interest in music stems from his upbringing in the Anglican Church. In his early…

Cinema - Is This the Age of Nollywood at Domestic Box Office - Afrocritik
Is This the Age of Nollywood at Domestic Box Office?

Despite the success of films like A Tribe Called Judah, Battle on Buka Street and…

Africanfuturism Anthology - Afrocritik
Africanfuturism:  A Literary Plane of Infinite Possibilities for Africa’s Future

The philosophy behind Africanfuturism awakens that tendency to think, to ruminate over the portends of…

Nollywood and the Evolution of the Sacred Feminine - Mami Wata - Afrocritik
Nollywood and the Evolution of the Sacred Feminine

There is a sense, thus, in which God may be perceived as the ultimate metaphysical…

The Power of Protest: When Challenging Bad Governance is Justified

It is reasonable to assume that as humans continue to be dissatisfied with their unique…

BK Arena - Rwanda - Afrocritik
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…

Social Entrepreneurship in Africa: A Case of the Nigerian and Kenyan Social Enterprise Ecosystem - Afrocritik
Social Entrepreneurship in Africa: A Case of the Nigerian and Kenyan Social Enterprise Ecosystem

While social entrepreneurship is thriving in Africa, it is clear that a lot needs to…

Mohbad - Afrocritik
Mohbad: Post-Death Fame, and the Postmodern Reality of the Tortured Artist

The outsider status, coupled with the romanticised notion of artistic suffering, contributes to the glorification…

Tafadzwa Kurotwi - Eco-warriors in Africa protesting against climate change - Afrocritik
Eco-Warriors: Gen Zs in Africa Leading the Sustainability Movement

The biggest snag to environmental activism in Africa is an overwhelming lack of awareness among…

Black History Month - Afrocritik
Black History Month: 3 Inspirational Women Who Paved Way for Black Inclusivity

We glimpse through the stories of three inspirational women and how their actions have contributed…