African Essays

Artificial Intelligence, Neocolonialism, and the Politics of the English Language - Afrocritik
Artificial Intelligence, Neocolonialism, and the Politics of the English Language

[AI] has the advantage of even making us better readers now that there is this…

What an AI-Driven Agricultural Sector Could Mean for Africa

In agriculture, AI can significantly transform the sector by equipping farmers with the necessary tools…

Africanfuturism Anthology - Afrocritik
Africanfuturism:  A Literary Plane of Infinite Possibilities for Africa’s Future

The philosophy behind Africanfuturism awakens that tendency to think, to ruminate over the portends of…

Nollywood and the Evolution of the Sacred Feminine - Mami Wata - Afrocritik
Nollywood and the Evolution of the Sacred Feminine

There is a sense, thus, in which God may be perceived as the ultimate metaphysical…

Audio Girl Africa - Female music producers - Afrocritik
These Trailblazers are Shaping the Industry for Female Music Producers in Africa

Despite the statistics revealing the stark reality of female music producer representation, there is hope…

The Power of Protest: When Challenging Bad Governance is Justified - Afrocritik
The Power of Protest: When Challenging Bad Governance is Justified

It is reasonable to assume that as humans continue to be dissatisfied with their unique…

Social Entrepreneurship in Africa: A Case of the Nigerian and Kenyan Social Enterprise Ecosystem - Afrocritik
Social Entrepreneurship in Africa: A Case of the Nigerian and Kenyan Social Enterprise Ecosystem

While social entrepreneurship is thriving in Africa, it is clear that a lot needs to…

Thrift - Okrika - Yassification - Afrocritik
The “Yassification” of Thrift Clothing in Nigeria

The term “Okrika” describes the thrift market culture in Nigeria. For individuals raised in modest…

Mohbad - Afrocritik
Mohbad: Post-Death Fame, and the Postmodern Reality of the Tortured Artist

The outsider status, coupled with the romanticised notion of artistic suffering, contributes to the glorification…

MYSTERYSUSPENSETHRILLER 2
The Nollywood Mystery Thriller: Sometimes It’s Elementary, and Sometimes There’s None

The mystery genre requires a step-by-step layering of evidence, only somewhat contorted to create a…