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Ranking AFCON Host Performances in the Past Decade

The 2023 African Cup of Nation in Cote d’Ivoire brings with it the rare opportunity…

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AFCON 2023: The Dynamic Players, the Teams, and Their Diverse Origins

Recently confirmed squad lists by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) shed light on the…

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“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…

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Netflix Unveils Trailer for Upcoming Series, “Soon Comes Night”

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

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Netflix to Release a New South African Spy Series, “Classified”, November 30th

The coming-of-age drama is a collaborative production between South African independent production company, Diprente, and…

Trevor Noah to Host Amazon Prime's Comedy Series, “LOL: Last One Laughing South Africa” - Afrocritik
Trevor Noah to Host Amazon Prime’s Comedy Series, “LOL: Last One Laughing South Africa”

The six-part series will launch in South Africa and globally in February 2024. By Helena…

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Jahmil XT Qubeka’s “The Queenstown Kings” Set to Debut on Netflix in November

Originally shot in 2022, the film will make its official debut on Netflix on November…

Strong Studios to adapt Piranha, a South African bestseller, to a limited series, Endangered - Afrocritik
Strong Studios Announces TV Adaptation of South African Bestselling Crime Novel, “Piranha”

The six-part crime drama series titled Endangered, is set for production in early 2024. By…

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Netflix Continues Partnership with Africa as It Unveils Upcoming South African Films and Series

The upcoming films and series are Savage Beauty, Miseducation, Yoh’ Christmas, Blood & Water, Young,…

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“Love, Sex and 30 Candles” Review: The Feminist Undertone in Stephania Zwane-Directed Film is Its Saving Grace

What is interesting about the plot of Love, Sex and 30 Candles is how it…