Afrocritik is a digital media platform that focuses on African art, entertainment, fashion, music, movies, and culture. It was established in 2021 by Samson Jikeme and Owanate Max-Harry.
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| Managing editor | Sybil Fekurumoh |
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| Founded | June 2021 |
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| Language | English |
| Website | Official website |
History
editAfrocritik was established by Nigerian lawyers Samson Jikeme and Owanate Max-Harry in June 2021 with headquarters in Lagos and Los Angeles.[1] The website started as a blog where the founders shared their own critiques and analysis of African literature, music, film, and other art forms.[2][3][4]
As of 2023, Sybil Fekurumoh is the current managing editor.[2]
Content
editAfrocritik focuses on music, fashion, film, art, events and politics with its audience being mainly young people of Africa and the African diaspora.[2][4] It publishes end of the year listicles on music and literature such as "Top 25 Albums", "33 Remarkable African Short Stories", "15 Notable Essays in Nigeria".[5]
References
edit- ^ "Afrocritik Launches, Promises To Spotlight African Art". This Day. 24 July 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ a b c Akinyemi, Bioluwatife (23 January 2024). "Nigeria unveiled: A curated collection of leading cultural publications celebrating excellence". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "Why we started Afrocritik - Founders". The Guardian. 13 January 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ a b Ang'ana, Keith (26 January 2024). "Afrocritik joins the pop culture scene in Kenya". The Star. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "Afrocritik …propelling African contemporary pop culture". The Guardian. 25 December 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2024.