Frank Njugi

Bongo Flava artistes
Bongo Flava: The Evolution of East Africa’s Soundtrack

Bongo Flava has not only established itself as a genre reflecting the life experiences of…

Kibogo
“Kibogo” Review: Scholastique Mukasonga’s Book Dives Into Rwanda’s Tumultuous History With Christianity

In Kibogo, Scholastique Mukasonga’s brand of satire is prominently displayed. She critiques the social belief…

Purple Doesn't Exist
“Purple Doesn’t Exist” Review: A-Q’s Experience Serves As The Backdrop For A Poetic Prowess

A-Q’s Purple Doesn’t Exist marks his transition from being a proficient emcee to a major…

A cross-section of albums utilising an album rollout
The Power and Essence of Album Rollouts

In the face of the hype created around singles in the internet age, good album…

Mood 4 Life
“Mood 4 Life” Review: Victoria Kimani’s Album Is Just as Beautiful as It Is Layered

Mood 4 Life exemplifies intricate music-making that prioritises hybridisation over a traditional approach to music.…

Mvera
“Mvera” Review: Linah Sande’s Talent is the Conspicuous Selling Point of Daudi Anguka’s Film

Beyond Linah Sande’s brilliant portrayal of Mvera, the rest of the supporting and antagonist characters…

Mbuzi
“Mbuzi” Review: Young Lunya’s Debut Album is a Reiteration of His Storytelling Prowess

Young Lunya’s greatness lies in his oration of experiences, and Mbuzi serves as a reiteration…

À nu review| Afrocritik
“À nu” Review: Karun’s New EP is a Lustrous Link-Up With Producer Duo, GR! & Hook

À nu sees Karun use her dazzling voice as a tool, experimenting with different sounds…

Dizzy Mandjeku and the Odemba OK Allstars Pay Tribute to the Timeless Traditions of Congolese Rumba With “Odemba Nostalgie” EP| Afrocritik
Dizzy Mandjeku and the Odemba OK Allstars Pay Tribute to the Timeless Traditions of Congolese Rumba With “Odemba Nostalgie” EP

Odemba Nostalgie is a project ingeniously woven in a manner that mirrors that of Latin…

Liboi: The East African Folk Artiste Pushing the Boundaries With African Indigenous Music | Afrocritik
Liboi: The East African Folk Artiste Pushing the Boundaries With African Indigenous Music

“In a world where African narratives are often misrepresented or underrepresented, using traditional sounds empowers…