Nigerian democracy
Obase-Sam Ikoi
Out of Sight - Out of Mind

Features & Essays

east africa
The Long Retreat of East African Conscious Music
Christopher Okigbo
Thinking Through Christopher Okigbo’s Words
movie stars
Why Nollywood Has Stars but No Movie Stars
Pray
Why Do Nigerians Pray So Much?
Qwani
Kwani? To Qwani: The Layers of 21st Century Literary Time in Kenya
poetry
The Consolation of Poetry

Interviews

Kalu Oji
AFRIFF 2025: In Conversation With Kalu Oji and Okey Bakassi, Writer-Director and Lead Actor of “Pasa Faho”
Alexander Nderitu
“Nairobi Is a City Where Literature Thrives”: In Conversation With Alexander Nderitu, Africa’s First Digital Novelist
Vincho Nchogu
BFI London Film Festival 2025: In Conversation With Vincho Nchogu and Josh Olaoluwa, Director and Producer of “One Woman One Bra”
Wale Davies
“Creators Have Been Blessed With An Opportunity To Start Conversations”: Wale Davies on Writing “My Father’s Shadow”
Oyin Olugbile
“I Write Because I Have to Tell the Story”: In Conversation With Oyin Olugbile on Her Nigeria Prize for Literature Shortlist, “Sanya”
Nikki May
“It’s People You Belong To Rather Than Places”: In Conversation With Nikki May on Her Nigeria Prize for Literature Shortlist, “This Motherless Land”

Film & TV

The Creek
“The Creek” Review: Toka McBaror’s Niger Delta Thriller Has the Right Setting and the Wrong Convictions
film incubators
How Film Incubators Are Transforming Talent Development, Financing and Market Access in African Cinema
Kagiso Samuel Leburu
Kagiso Samuel Leburu on Telling a Story of Silence, Power, and Female Oppression in “Balaclava”
Aba Blues
“Aba Blues” Review: Jack’enneth Opukeme’s Unconventional Style Can’t Fix Conventional Nollywood Storytelling
Headless
“Headless” Review: Michael Ndiomu’s Debut Feature Diagnoses Nollywood’s Rot Without Fully Escaping It
journalism
15 Women Who Have Shaped Nigerian Film Journalism

Music

And Everything In Between
“And Everything In Between” Review: Kotrell Examines Love and Life on Sophomore Album
Echoes of Botanical Gardens
“Echoes of Botanical Gardens” Review: Zakes Bantwini & Skye Wanda Explore Narrative Electronica on New Album
Spotlight
Afrocritik Music Spotlight: Different and Fresh
DJ Jimmy Jatt
Inside the Mind and Legacy of DJ Jimmy Jatt
Sweet Body
Zeenobwoy Taps Into Afrobeats’ Rich Material on the Love-Led “Sweet Body”
Oasis
“Oasis” Review: Brenique Offers a Soulful, Faith-Rooted Offering on Debut EP
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VIDEOS

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Books

Jollof Rice and Other Revolutions
“Jollof Rice and Other Revolutions” Review: Omolola Ijeoma Ogunyemi’s Debut Is a Triumph of Voice Storytelling
Jonathan Kariara
The Legacy of Jonathan Kariara, Kenya’s Foundational Poet and Editor
Gemspread
Literary Merit or Not: Nigerian Publishing and Gemspread’s Attempt
The Naming
Of Cities and Ancestors: A Review of “The Naming” and “African Urban Echoes”
Poetry Has All My Pain
“Poetry Has All My Pain” and “Love Through the Eyes of a Village Boy” Review: Vic’Adex Twin Collection Finds Tension in Parental Absence and Love
Afrocritik’s Most Anticipated Books of 2026
Afrocritik’s Most Anticipated Books of 2026

Culture

Labubu dolls
How Capitalists Are Exploiting Us Through ‘Must-Haves’
To Kill a Monkey
To Kill a Conversation: Nollywood, Criticism, and the Culture of Silence
Nigeria
Nigeria’s Class Problem and the Nepotism Debate
Skincare
Why African Men Are Finally Embracing Skincare
Marriage
To Sacrifice for Love: A Case for the Beauty of Marriage
crime reporting apps
Can Crime Reporting Apps Increase Police Responsiveness in Africa?

Fashion

AMVCA

AMVCA 2026: The Best Celebrity Red Carpet Looks of the Night

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Met Gala

Met Gala 2026: How African Celebrities Showed Up on Fashion’s Biggest Stage

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Grammy
2026 Grammy Awards: How African Celebrities Brought the Fashion Heat to the Red Carpet
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AMVCA
2025 AMVCA: How the Stars Lit up the Night With Style
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AMVCA Cultural Day
10 Celebrities Who Slayed the 2025 AMVCA Cultural Day
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Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards

Sports

African Football League
Has the African Football League Gone Ghost?
Unity Cup
Unity Cup 2025: New Squads, Old Rivalries, One Cause
athletes
Why Are East Africa’s Best Athletes Competing for Other Countries?
CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations
The 2025 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations: Competition Review, Standout Players, and Finals Preview
Basketball Africa League
Basketball Africa League Season 5: Race for the Playoffs
Diamond League
African Excellence at the 2025 Diamond League

Explainers

FASU 2024
FASU 2024: Scholars Compete, Cultures Converge in Lagos
Bongo Flava artistes
Bongo Flava: The Evolution of East Africa’s Soundtrack
Cold chain storage technology
Examining the Role of Cold Chain Storage Facilities in Reducing Nigeria’s Post-harvest Losses
A cross-section of African album covers
The Art Behind the Music: Why Album Covers Matter
A cross-section of albums utilising an album rollout
The Power and Essence of Album Rollouts
AI Voice Cloning Scams
AI Voice Cloning Scams: How to Protect Yourself

Fiction & Poetry

Àtìpó: The Stranger I Have Become
“Àtìpó: The Stranger I Have Become” and Other Poems | by Olamoyegun Noah O
Two Poems
Two Poems | By Salama Wainaina
Dearth Warning Signs
Dearth Warning Signs | Poem By Peace Ogunjemilua
three poems
Three Poems | By Olamoyegun Noah O
two poems
Two Poems | By Tukur Ridwan
The Dreamer | Short Story By Ornguze Nashima Nathaniel