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🚨Mission X accomplished! The Super Falcons of Nigeria complete a comeback from 0-2 down to defeat the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco, as they claim their 10th WAFCON title💫

“Catalog is an invitation to reconsider the division of emotional labour within families, especially in societies where fathers are excused from caregiving simply because they pay the bills.” @JosieJp3 reviews the Egyptian Netflix series, “Catalog”⬇️ afrocritik.com/waleed-el-half…

Often regarded as the most prestigious literary prize in Africa, and among the most lucrative in the world with its $100,000 cash award, the Nigeria Prize for Literature announced its 11-title longlist for the 2025 edition on July 23rd. More details⬇️ afrocritik.com/the-nigeria-pr…

🚨Nigeria's Eniola Bolaji defeats reigning champion Syakuroh Qonitah to win the 2025 British and Irish Para Badminton International tournament in Cardiff🇳🇬🥇

“For the most part, it’s the actors, under Wingonia Ikpi’s direction, who give The Lost Days its heart and emotional heft.” @Nneka_Viv reviews Wingonia Ikpi’s “The Lost Days”⬇️ afrocritik.com/wingonia-ikpi-…

“More African men are beginning to take skincare seriously, not just as an aesthetic pursuit, but as a reflection of wellness, self-respect, and changing ideas about masculinity.” @JosieJp3 discusses Why African Men Are Finally Embracing Skincare⬇️ afrocritik.com/why-african-me…

“It’s saddening that To Kill a Monkey is nowhere near the excellence we hoped for. Sure, it’s exciting TV, but it’s also a lesson in bad storytelling.” @Nneka_Viv reviews Kemi Adetiba’s “To Kill a Monkey”⬇️ afrocritik.com/kemi-adetiba-t…

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Spotify has released its Nigerian Global Impact List for the first half of 2025, highlighting the top 30 Nigerian songs, and songs featuring Nigerian artistes, that have made the biggest splash beyond the country’s borders. More details⬇️ afrocritik.com/spotify-unveil…

🚨The music video for “Save Me” by Oscar Heman-Ackah & 2Baba (from the original soundtrack of the limited series “To Kill a Monkey”) drops tomorrow! 💥

“The Summer That Saved Me arrives as a project whose impact is far greater than the sum of its elements on paper, and the result is a deeply moving listening experience.” @Yinoluu reviews @iamodeal’s EP, “The Summer That Saved Me”⬇️ afrocritik.com/odeal-the-summ…

The 16th edition of the Durban FilmMart (DFM) has come to a fruitful end with the 2025 DFM Awards presented to winning participants for their outstanding films and projects. More details⬇️ afrocritik.com/16th-durban-fi…

🚨Asake features French rapper and singer, Tiakola in surprise drop, BADMAN GANGSTA, OUT NOW! 💫

🚨Thanks for joining #AfrocritikSpaces today. We will continue the conversations about African music and entertainment next week Thursday.