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Afrocritik

News and Media Publication focusing on African art, entertainment, culture and literature

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“Adedamola is a versatile project that showcases Fireboy DML’s vocal dexterity, penmanship, and ability to embody various personas across different tracks, all while maintaining a cohesive narrative.”

reviews ’s new album ⬇️
https://www.afrocritik.com/fireboy-dml-adedamola-review/

03/09/2024

🚨Nigeria’s women’s basketball team is ranked #1 according to the FIBA Africa Women’s Rankings ✨

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🚨Ayra Starr’s ‘The Year I Turned 21’ album hits 575M streams on Spotify, becoming her highest-streamed album and the top Nigerian project of 2024.✨

02/09/2024

🚨Wizkid wins the AAEA award for the Continental African Male Songwriter Of The Decade 🦅✨

02/09/2024

🚨Nigeria’s Eniola Mariam Bolaji wins Bronze in the women’s Singles SL3 at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

She makes history, becoming the first African to win a Para-Badminton medal✨

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🚨Davido wins 4 awards at 2024 Africa Arts Entertainment Awards! 🇳🇬

- Best Continental Male Artiste
- Continental Collaboration of the Year (“Unavailable”)
- International Hit Song of the Year (“Sensational”)
- Continental Album of the Year (“Timeless”)”

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“Cold chain technology utilises refrigeration equipment to maintain the crops’ original quality until they reach the consumer, significantly reducing the likelihood of spoilage and post-harvest losses.”

examines the role of cold chain storage facilities in reducing Nigeria’s post-harvest losses ⬇️: https://www.afrocritik.com/the-role-of-cold-chain-facilities-in-nigeria/

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🚨Burnaboy’s album ‘I Told Them...’ is now Gold. 🔥

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“Bandito is the music of the shores, the melody of a lover bidding farewell to their beloved. It’s the song of a man standing in a dock.”

Nwanne Agwu reviews ‘s latest single “Bandito” ⬇️: https://www.afrocritik.com/dre-foryoursoul-bandito-review/

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🚨Fireboy DML’s ‘Adedamola’ album breaks records with 2.31 million streams on Spotify Nigeria in its first day!🔥

It’s the third biggest album debut of 2024, behind Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ and Rema’s ‘HEIS’. This also marks Fireboy’s biggest debut, surpassing his previous record with ‘Playboy’.”

30/08/2024

🚨New Movie Friday Alert! 🎬

Start your weekend with these fresh releases:

- THE WEEKEND: Now showing in cinemas
- ALL OF US :Premiering on YouTube

Enjoy your movie weekend!

30/08/2024

🚨 Get ready for “Lísàbí”! ✨
“Lísàbí: The Uprising” arrives on Netflix on September 27.

And the journey continues... “Lísàbí: A Legend Is Born” comes to Netflix in January 2025.

30/08/2024

More New Music Friday 🎶🎶

•HOOD HYMNS (ALBUM) - Tobe Nwigwe
•DIFFERENT LANE (EP) - LarryLanes
•PEPPER DEM - Niniola
•OLE - Logos Olori, Crayon, Yarden
•CONSTANTLY - Hyce, Boypee & Brown Joel
•RABBA VS LOVE - Illbliss x Tha Suspect
•OSE OMPE - Akwaboah
•DIAMOND - Zoro Swagbag, Peruzzi
•SWEET LOVE - Orti, Fameye
•ONE MAN MOPOL - Bad Boy Timz, Swaggo Mayana

30/08/2024

New Music Friday 🎶 🎶
• ADEDAMOLA (ALBUM) - Fireboy DML
•EGWU EJI - Ckay
•JOY - Angelique Kidjo x Davido
•GOODNESS - Bayanni x R***r
•HONEST - DJ Neptune x Qing Madi
•JESUS CHRIST 2- Arathejay x Black Sherif
•TILL THY KINGDOM COME - Zlatan
•THAT 1 - Brymo
•SHAKE - Dwin, The Stoic
•FEEL MY FACE (EP) - Adam Srae

29/08/2024

🚨Join us today at 7PM WAT on as we discuss:

• Fireboy DML’s “Adedamola”
• New Music
- ⁠Afrobeats Album Rollouts - Omah Lay

Schedule a reminder below and don’t forget to tell a friend💫⬇️ https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1LyxBgmnbVnKN

29/08/2024

🚨Fireboy Dml’s fourth full-length project, ‘adedamola’ is OUT NOW!

What are your first thoughts on the project?

28/08/2024

🚨Burna Boy has been appointed the global ambassador of the Hugo Boss fashion brand!

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“The appointment of Labbadia has sparked debate about whether Nigeria and the Super Eagles is once again leaning heavily on foreign coaches or if this move is a pragmatic decision devoid of any intent to sideline local coaching talent.”

writes on Super Eagles and the foreign coach conundrum: A step forward or backward?⬇️
https://www.afrocritik.com/super-eagles-and-the-foreign-coach-conundrum/

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“By relying on poorly developed plots and characters, overused themes, and borrowed aesthetics, ‘Tòkunbọ̀’ perpetuates Nollywood’s tradition of unimaginative storytelling.”

reviews “Tòkunbọ̀” ⬇️: https://www.afrocritik.com/ramsey-nouah-tokunbo-review/

28/08/2024

🚨Jadesola Osiberu’s new movie, ‘Christmas in Lagos’, is coming to Amazon this December 2024.

It’s a romantic comedy that’s part of her Amazon deal announced in 2022.🔥

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🚨Burna Boy’s ‘Last Last’ hits 2 million sales in the US, his highest-selling single yet!🔥

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“Afrobeats has not only brought African culture to the forefront but also influenced mainstream trends in music, fashion, and dance.”

For Afrocritik, had a conversation with music executive, , who shares insights on talent management and offers valuable advice for industry hopefuls ⬇️: https://www.afrocritik.com/camillo-doregos-on-managing-mr-eazi-pheelz/

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“As fans and critics alike eagerly anticipate what comes next, one thing is certain: the rhythm of innovation beats strong in Xblaze’s music.”

profiles Nigerian Producer, ⬇️ :https://www.afrocritik.com/xblaze-revolutionising-european-edm/

27/08/2024

🚨”Love Notes” by Dianne Russet is coming to YouTube tomorrow 🔥

27/08/2024

🚨“Farmer’s Bride” is coming to cinemas on September 27th. ✨

CAST: Tobi Bakre, Gbubemi Ejeye, Mercy Aigbe, Femi Branch, Wunmi Toriola, Efe Irele.

DIRECTED BY: Adebayo Tijani and Jackenneth Opukeme.

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🚨Olamide and Shallipopi are on set for their upcoming collaboration.🔥

27/08/2024

🚨New single from Angélique Kidjo and Davido - ‘Joy’ drops this Friday🔥

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“Amapiano will continue to influence mainstream music trends and solidify its place on the global music stage.”

In this exclusive interview with of Afrocritik, Mark Mac shares his journey, the challenges of talent management, and the current and future state of Amapiano ⬇️: https://www.afrocritik.com/mark-mac-on-the-trials-of-talent-management/

26/08/2024

🚨Asake becomes the first and only artiste with 50 charting songs on Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart🔥

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“Whether through minimalist designs, intricate artwork, or striking photography, album covers remain an essential tool for helping listeners connect visually with the music.”

explores why music album covers matter ⬇: https://www.afrocritik.com/why-album-covers-matter/

Videos (show all)

🚨 “Lísàbí: The Uprising” -  A hero rises from the ashes, coming to Netflix on September 27. 🔥Part 2, “Lísàbí: A Legend I...
🚨Wizkid announces new single ‘RRR’ dropping on October 1st!🔥🦅
🚨Afrocritik remembers the Festival of African Arts and Culture (FESTAC ‘77) held in Lagos, Nigeria. This grand celebrati...
🚨Asake performs ‘MMS’ live at Madison Square Garden in New York.🔥
🚨Rema makes history in his hometown Benin, selling out the 12,000-capacity Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium!🔥
🚨“Joy” is coming! New single from Angelique Kidjo and Davido - “Joy” drops this Friday.🔥
🚨‘When Love Strikes’ is coming to cinemas nationwide on September 13✨Starring Natse Jemide, Bimbo Akintola, Osas Ighodar...
🚨Asake performs ‘Fuji Vibe’ at YouTube theatre, Los Angeles🔥
🚨”Queen Lateefah” is coming to cinemas nationwide on September 27th.✨Cast: Wumi Toriola, Kunle Remi, Faithia Williams, E...
🚨Rema touches down in Benin-City for his Homecoming concert at Sam Ogbemudia Stadium on the 30th!🔥
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🚨Ruger performs “Asiwaju” in Equatorial Guinea. 🇬🇶 🔥