Afrocritik

We are Afrocritik, a melting pot for African expression. A niche- and fully-serviced media publication catering to African entertainment, african arts, culture, and lifestyle. We have chosen to do this by curating rich African content, publishing cultural essays, organising interviews, and engaging in general art criticism. We tell African stories through African lens, inviting the world to the luxury that is Africa. #afrocritik #afrobeat #music #culture #entertainment # #art #media #publishing #africa #content #expression #literature #reviews #blogpost #essay #criticism #lifestyle

"This year saw African Hip-Hop make significant strides to becoming more a cultural success and a commercial one, sparking the notion that the time has come to start associating the genre with high art and the height of musical sophistication in the continent." Frank Njugi writes on how hip-hop has fared in 2024. Link in comment section.

"Streaming platforms serve as gateways to cultural exchange, offering users windows into worlds they might never otherwise encounter." Samuel Viavonu writes on The Evolving Role of Streaming Platforms in Global Culture link in the comment section.

“Although AI’s emergence has been quite slow in Africa compared to other regions such as Asia and North America, this does not mean that the innovative technology did not show a few glimpses of transformation.” Michael Akuchie highlights 5 ways AI impacted Africa in 2024.

🚨New Movie Friday! 🎬 Watch: •SEVEN DOORS on Netflix •ROSES AND IVY now streaming on Prime Video •EVERYBODY LOVES JENIFA in cinemas •THINLINE in cinemas Have a great weekend!

More New Friday 🎶🎶 •PRAY - Tayc x Davido •MEGA MONEY - Tiwa Savage •OLD SOLDIER - Kel -P & Wande Coal •BLESSED - Billirano ft. Zlatan •KOLORADO - Shoday x BillionBoi •FALL IN LOVE - Melvitto, Ayo Jay •THE BIG ONE (ALBUM) - Rayvanny •CATCH COLD - Pinky Jay, Berri-Tiga •FOCUS - Femi JR x Fave •YEAR OF THE UNDERDOGS (ALBUM) - Cash'N'Out

New Music Friday 🎶🎶 •C'MON LOOK - Asake x Sarz •12 SUMMERS (SUMMERFORNICATION) [DELUXE EDITION] - Boj •AMABANGA - Anti World Gangstars x Odumodublvck x Reeplay •ELEDUWA - Barry Jhay •FLOW - Runtown •FRIEND REQUEST - Jaido P •HANG MY BOOTS (FEAT. KING PROMISE) - M.anifest, King Promise •HOLIDAY - Diamond Platnumz •I WANT -Fameye •ANAM ACHI KWANU (REFIX) - Illbliss, Phyno

“I incorporate my philosophy in music to my life as well, so whatever I do, I make sure I’m doing it as best I can”. In this interview with Doddy Maru for Afrocritik, @Kimbassax delves into his journey into the music industry, artistic philosophy and more.

“Producer tags—those pithy audio signatures layered into songs—serve as an essential tool for identity in an industry that is still slow to acknowledge their contributions.” Abioye Damilare highlights 10 Afrobeats producers and their signature tags.

Afrocritik expands its end-of-year lists to honour more creatives, and announces key leadership changes.