Features and Essays

Oscars 2024 A Look at the African Stories Vying for Best International Feature Film Afrocritik
Race to the Oscars 2024: A Look at the African Stories Vying for Best International Feature Film

The selected films have impressively shown great potential, having garnered recognition and critical acclaim from…

African Audio Chronicles 30 Must-Listen African Podcasts - Afrocritik
African Audio Chronicles: 30 Must-Listen African Podcasts

Whether you’re a curious mind seeking to expand your horizons, an entrepreneur looking for business…

Cyprian Ekwensi - Afrocritik
Examining the Works of Cyprian Ekwensi and His Legacy in the Canon of Great Nigerian Literature

Ekwensi’s real forte is books for younger readers; the stark evidence of his works shows…

International Day of the Girl Child - Afrocritik
Celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child: The Girl Child as a Part of the Digital Generation

But despite the benefits to be gleaned from a digitalised age, the world today is…

Promotional photo for Me & U - Tems - Afrocritik
Tems is Confident in Her Sensuality in Her Latest Single, “Me & U”

As Tems gears up for the release of her highly-anticipated debut full-length album, “Me &…

Cardinal Rex Lawson - Afrocritik
Cardinal Rex Lawson: The Philosophy and Timeless Artistry of His Music

Empathy is the mark of great artistes and Lawson’s artistry was not lacking in this.…

The Black Book_ Tech Investors - Afrocritik
Funding and Collaboration in Nollywood: What Could “The Black Book” Tech Investors Mean for Filmmakers in Nigeria?

With more resources at their disposal, Nigerian filmmakers can explore new narratives and uncharted areas…

Brooke Bruk-Jackson - Miss Universe Zimbabwe beauty pageant 2023 - Afrocritik
Understanding the Uproar About a White Miss Universe Zimbabwe: Could This Spark Fresh Dialogues on Inclusion and Diversity?

One lens through which Bruk-Jackson’s victory is viewed is as a representation of privilege and…

Seven Ancient Civilisations to Emerge from Africa - Afrocritik
Seven Ancient African Civilisations You Should Know About

In this fleeting voyage through time, we unravel the mysteries of some of these sophisticated…

Skin Bleaching and Colourism in Africa - Afrocritik
Is There a Parallel Between the Skin Bleaching Epidemic and Colourism That is Being Overlooked in Africa?

But one cannot address skin bleaching in Nigeria, and largely Africa, without mentioning the deep-seated…