Afrocritik Explained

Afrocritik
Editor:	Sybil Fekurumoh
Editor Title:	Managing editor
Founded:	June 2021
Country:	Nigeria US
Language:	English

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.

History

Afrocritik 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]}

As of 2023, Sybil Fekurumoh is the current managing editor.

Content

Afrocritik focuses on music, fashion, film, art, events and politics with its audience being mainly young people of Africa and the African diaspora.^{[4] [3]} 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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Afrocritik Launches, Promises To Spotlight African Art. 24 July 2021. This Day. 2 February 2024.
2. Web site: Why we started Afrocritik - Founders. 13 January 2024. 2 February 2024. The Guardian.
3. Web site: Afrocritik joins the pop culture scene in Kenya. 26 January 2024. The Star. Keith. Ang'ana . 2 February 2024.
4. Web site: 2 February 2024. 23 January 2024. Bioluwatife. Akinyemi. Nigeria unveiled: A curated collection of leading cultural publications celebrating excellence. Nigerian Tribune.
5. Web site: Afrocritik …propelling African contemporary pop culture. 25 December 2023. The Guardian. 2 February 2024.