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Examining Technology’s Role in Helping Netflix and Amazon Prime Export African Content to the World

The arrival of streaming platforms in Africa has opened up several possibilities for the industry,…

“Shina” Review: A Promising Story Undermined by Narrative Shortcomings | Afrocritik
“Shina” Review: A Promising Story Undermined by Narrative Shortcomings

Despite its timely and thought-provoking subject matter, the poor execution and lack of attention to…

Strained | Now showing on Netflix | Afrocritik
“Strained” Review: Okechukwu Oku’s Film is Simple Yet Sophisticated

In its concise runtime, Strained explores a plethora of issues with remarkable finesse, avoiding the…

One Too Many - review - Afrocritik
“One Too Many” Review: “Sorrows, Sorrows, Prayers” for the Listless Moments in the Kayode Kasum-Directed Film

With no room for mild or deep introspection, One Too Many loses important messages it…

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“Soon Comes Night” Review: In This South African Crime Drama, There Are No Heroes

What truly sets Soon Comes Night apart is its bold exploration of aspects of corruption…

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“Merry Men 3: Nemesis” Review: Netflix Strikes Again With Third January Cringe Fest

Whatever flashes of excellence Merry Men 3: Nemesis displays, they are quickly snuffed out in…

Adire review - FilmOne - Afrocritik
Kehinde Bankole-Led Drama, “Adire”, Heads to Netflix This Friday

Adire is the first original title from Nigeria’s lead film distributor, FilmOne Entertainment. By Helena…

WAR- Wrath and Thunder - review - Afrocritik
“WAR: Wrath and Revenge” Review: A Simplistic Foray into Machiavellian Intrigue

War: Wrath and Revenge is a beautifully acted story offering medium-level thrills and intrigue, where…

Classified review - Kagiso Legida - Afrocritik
“Classified” Review: Kagiso Lediga’s Young-Adult Venture Falls Short of Originality

Several episodes into Classified, it’s still hard to connect to the storyline. The world-building, character…

Soon Comes Night to begin showing on Netflix - Afrocritik
Netflix Unveils Trailer for Upcoming Series, “Soon Comes Night”

The series is a creation of Ochre Moving Pictures and will begin airing on January…