Features and Essays

Afrocritik's tribute to Pat Nebo, veteran Production Designer
Pat Nebo, Nollywood’s Veteran Production Designer, Documented Nigeria’s History Through Filmmaking

Filmmaking is about creating an illusion and Nebo perfected the art of this illusion-making, ensuring…

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Nhachi Nwanyị Custom in Igboland: A Relevant Practice or a Stronghold for Patriarchy?

The question that often opens up during these conversations is whether or not these women…

Classics Nigerian Music from the 60s to 2000s Afrocritik
An Ode to Classics: Unearthing the Treasures of Old Nigerian Music

In this ode to classics, we unearth and celebrate the enduring beauty of old Nigerian…

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Revisiting Nollywood’s Original Music Score Era: What Soundtracks Reveal About the Progress of Nigeria’s Film Industry

Perhaps in a bid to compensate for the low-quality production, the soundtracks of the 90s…

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Highlights from the 16th Edition of the Headies Awards

The attempt to globalise the event is laudable, nevertheless, it is glaring that there’s still…

Chick lit literature popularity in Africa Afrocritik
Chick Lit Offers More Than It is Credited For, Beyond the Romance, Heartstrings, and Laughter

Through its engaging narratives, relatable characters, and a dash of humour, chick lit captures the…

Ugandan Museveni addressing a crowd in a rally. Museveni signed an anti-homosexuality bill in the country, which has gained support from populist conservative society. Afrocritik
The Rise of Populist Rhetoric in Africa: Who Does the Voice of the People Really Benefit?

In the end—whether its intentions are sincere or not—populism in Africa is about the people:…

A live Kikuyu Benga music artiste performance, written for Afrocritik
Kikuyu Benga Music: How an Appropriated Sound Became a People’s Way of Connecting With Their Root

The endeavours of musicians from past eras, both of the first and second generations, have…

Burna Boy performs on stage
Opinion: What, Truly, Is the Substance of Afrobeats Music?

The Nigerian music industry is not exempt from lack of depth, in its case, with…

Towards a better understanding of the Igbo Identity
Towards a Better Understanding of the Igbo Identity

Identity politics is the right of every individual or group of people. It is heavily…