The festival will also feature other forms of art, including music, fashion, and book publishing, to express the cultural diversity of Senegal and Jordan. By Helena...
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Submissions must come from African writers born in Africa, residents in African countries, or writers whose parents are African. By Hope Ibiale The Sillerman First Book...
The list also features David Moinina Sengeh from Sierra Leone, Toyin Ajayi from Nigeria, Abeba Birhane from Ethiopia, Duaa Tariq from Sudan, John Chweya and Mercy Mutemi...
Features and Essays
Zambia is Courting Continental Attention with “Can You See Us?”: Afrocritik in Conversation with Kenny Mumba, Director of the Country’s Netflix Debut
“… There are certain myths and harmful and ignorant practices that have cost us our humanity and have created a loss in human connections. I feel that Can You See...
In Case I Never Love Again is an expository on Oladapo’s love-cum-heartbreak experience. It is a relatable project to anyone who has been in the murky waters of love… By...
This year’s theme is “The Reset: History and the Darkling Plan”, and will be held from November 13th to 19th, 2023. By Hope Ibiale The organisers of the Lagos Book and...
Okojie will work in collaboration with Sara Veal as Creative Director, and Elliott Jack as maestro Producer. By Helena Olori Nigerian-born British novelist, Irenosen...
Features and Essays
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 are forced to do Nhachi. The answer to the question is rather very complicated...
With Life Is Better Now, Nana Fofie takes listeners on a journey filled with pain, introspection, healing, and ultimately, happiness… By Emmanuel Okoro Nana Fofie...
Shoneyin will be awarded on October 19, 2023, and a dinner will be held in honour of her works and achievements with the Aké Festival at the Frankfurter Buchmesse...
In this ode to classics, we unearth and celebrate the enduring beauty of old Nigerian songs. By Hope Ibiale Weeks ago, Asake performed at the O2 Arena to the delight of...
The talented Street-Hop artiste and songwriter, Mohbad, has untimely passed on. Afrocritik celebrates his life and unique artistry with these selected songs. By...
The duo won the award for their song, “Calm Down”, and are the first-ever winners of the award category. By Hope Ibiale Nigerian artiste, Rema, and American musician...
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“Mami Wata” Review: The C.J. “Fiery” Obasi-Directed Drama is Bold, Beautiful, and Makes a Political Statement
Without exaggerating, Mami Wata belongs to a canon of its own. The film belongs to the same evergreen canon as Ousmane Sembene’s Black Girl, Tunde Kelani’s...
