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“‘Proof of Life’ Is a Rebirth for Me”: Skales Speaks on His Latest Project with Afrocritik
“Proof of Life is essentially my way of affirming that I’m still active in the music scene. It’s also a celebration of my long-standing tenure in the industry, despite...
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“Versatility Helps, But Perseverance is Key”: Nigerian Actor, Eso Dike, on Breaking into Nollywood
“There’s nothing wrong with being typecast, what matters is how well you play that character so that when people think about that role, they think of you.” – Eso...
Bank Alert is a rib-cracking comedy with a blend of suspense. By Helena Olori Nigerian comedian, Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule, professionally known as Okey Bakassi, is...
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Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock’s Book, “Am I Made of Stardust?” Shortlisted for the 2023 Young People’s Book Prize
The scientist is the only nominee of African descent. By Hope Ibiale The Young People’s Book Prize has announced Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, a British scientist of Nigerian...
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Lagos International Poetry Festival (LIPFest) 2023: A Sanctuary for Language-Hungry Creatives
“There is no creativity without solitude. That’s why the festival theme for this year is ‘Sanctuary.’ We wanted to create a space to reinforce the need for...
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The Menace of Cyber Attacks: What to Know About Phishing and How to Protect Yourself
Phishing is a social engineering attack whereby hackers attempt to steal an unsuspecting victim’s username, password, bank information, and other sensitive details...
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Simon & Schuster Acquires Rights to Damilare Kuku’s Debut Novel, “Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow”
The book will be published simultaneously in the UK and the US on July 18, 2024. By Hope Ibiale American publishing company, Simon & Schuster (S&S), has...
When comparing his old and current hit songs, it becomes evident that Seyi Vibez has not lost the emotional depth that initially endeared him to fans. His earlier tracks...
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“Music is One of My Filmmaking Signatures”: Nigerian Filmmaker, Kayode Kasum, in Conversation with Afrocritik
“Because of my fondness for music, I use it a lot in my films. As a director, I use music to communicate my characters’ stories. With music, I become...
7 SEAS makes it very clear why June Freedom is quickly growing an international audience. His sound makes for easy listening that cuts across language and genre...
The recipients were chosen from Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Eastern Europe, and will receive €5,000 each. By Hope Ibiale The organisers of the...
At just fourteen minutes long, Rema delivers a brief project that restates him as a skilled artiste, and as a musician soon to take up a legendary status in the music...
Nse Ikpe Etim won her first AMAA award as Best Actress in a Leading Role for her stellar performance in 4-4-44 (Four-Four Forty-Four). By Helena Olori Senegalese...
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Afrocritik Staff Writer Chimezie Chika Longlisted for Inaugural Sevhage Literary Prizes for Africans
The prize, administered by Sevhage Publishing, celebrates African diversity in literature. By Helena Olori Afrocritik staff writer and culture journalist, Chimezie...
In Kenya, established artistes and music outlets have often used cyphers to introduce new protégées worth discovering to mainstream Hip-Hop fans. By Frank Njugi Posse...
There is a rich assortment of dance styles across the African landscape. Each one is peculiarly purposeful to its region, with dynamic steps that intertwine culture and...
The project houses six tracks that encapsulate Offei’s transformative journey. By Hope Ibiale Ghanaian singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Offei, has released his debut...
The twenty-seventh edition of the Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Welcome, dear reader, to another exciting week of our voyage to discover the...
Admittedly, Stephen has over time reiterated her skillfulness in writing and directing films that often touch the emotional core of audiences, but Big Love fails to...