Author: Prudence Makoge
Gabriella John Nasky (Naskii) went viral for styling Tems and Dave’s “Raindance” with just 48 hours’ notice. But the career pivot that got her there started with a simple irritation: watching music videos where the outfits just didn’t make sense. “I’d watch a music video or a film and think, ‘Why are you wearing that here?’ It didn’t blend with the environment, and it used to bother me.” That irritation, small and persistent, was the beginning of her stylistic vision. It wasn’t until the pandemic that she decided to answer the call of the void and explore the fashion industry.…
Duhan van der Merwe and Blair Kinghorn have been recalled to Scotland’s starting XV for their Six Nations clash against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday. The British & Irish Lions duo were omitted from the match 23s for the first two fixtures against Italy and England following doubts over their form. Toulouse star Kinghorn will start at fullback in place of Tom Jordan, who drops to the bench, while Van der Merwe, Scotland’s record try-scorer, returns on the wing following an injury to Jamie Dobie. AFRICA PICKS: England vs Ireland – the modern-day rivalry Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made…
Colour accuracy in beauty photography isn’t a nerdy bonus, it’s the whole deal. If your foundation swatches look warmer than they are, people buy the wrong shade. If lipstick leans pink in real life but reads orange in your photos, your audience loses trust. If skin tones shift from image to image, even subtle changes make your work look inconsistent and less professional. And if you’re photographing diverse skin tones, inaccurate colour can become more than “annoying,” it can feel disrespectful or careless. The good news: you don’t need a high-end studio to get consistent, accurate skin tones. You…
Orlando Pirates extended their advantage at the top of the Betway Premiership standings following last Saturday’s 3-0 win over Marumo Gallants at Orlando Amstel Arena. With those three log points, the Buccaneers moved six points clear at the top of the standings, kicking off the second half of their league campaign in style. Daunting prospect Orlando Pirates now face a daunting prospect of tackling defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns in their next league assignment on Wednesday, 18 February. Kick-off at FNB Stadium is at 19:30. The Buccaneers could go nine points clear at the top of the table with a win,…
If you’ve been on social media this week, you may have spotted some worrying headlines about Lassa fever. This is not a moment for panic, but it is a moment for awareness. Whilst Lassa fever isn’t new to Nigeria, the current outbreak season has taken a particularly concerning turn: the very people who care for the sick are falling ill themselves. According to the Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr Jide Idris, “Recent surveillance data indicate a concerning increase in Lassa fever infections among healthcare workers, with 15 confirmed cases and 2 deaths recorded…
Player of the Match and Series, Fatima Sana, delivered a standout performance with both bat and ball to guide Pakistan to a 53-run victory over the Proteas Women in the third and final T20 International in Benoni on Monday, 16 February 2026. South Africa won the three-match series 2–1 after the host nation had won the first two fixtures in the series. Sana struck an unbeaten 47 off 30 balls, including four fours and two sixes, as the visitors posted 144/7 in their 20 overs. The right-arm seamer then returned figures of 2/12, while Sadia Iqbal claimed 3/18 to see…
Something exciting is brewing for 2026, and it begins in Lagos. The Miss Nigeria Organisation has announced the launch of the Miss Nigeria Beauty and Fashion Fair, set to take place on March 22nd and 23rd, 2026, at the Eko Hotel. More than just a two-day event, the fair marks the official start of the Miss Nigeria 2026 season — a year-long journey to crown the next queen under the theme, “She is Made of More.” If there’s one thing Miss Nigeria has consistently stood for, it’s substance. For decades, the platform has spotlighted women who have gone on to…
Tuks claimed a statement win over defending champions UCT in Pretoria, while there were also victories for Shimlas, NWU and UJ on Monday. Playing in front of a packed Tuks Stadium, the hosts recovered from a poor start to triumph 38-22. Ikeys struck inside the first minute when winger Lezane Davis crossed for a point-of-origin try, but Tuks responded through captain Dillon Smith, who dotted down for a point-of-origin score of his own, with flyhalf Divan du Toit adding the extras. 🏉👏🏽🍾 Sensational response from the Stripe Generation. The bomb, the pick up, the hands and then that angle from…
Photo Credit: Abiodun Jamiu The Argungu Festival is one of Nigeria’s most iconic cultural celebrations held in Argungu and began in 1934. It is a multi-day cultural event that features wrestling competitions, cultural dance and music performances, the grand fishing contest and others. The most prominent part of the festival is often the fishing contest, where thousands of fishermen troop into the Matan Fada River, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to fish. Whoever catches the biggest fish is always awarded. Held in the ancient town of Argungu in Kebbi State, the Argungu festival captures national and international attention, drawing thousands…
Amy Ackerman and Johanita Scholtz continued their domination in the All Africa Championships when they won the women’s doubles gold medal at the 2026 edition at the University of Botswana Indoor Sports Centre. South Africa won three medals, in the women’s singles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles. For the 20-year-old Ackerman, this was the fifth time she has won the women’s doubles, and the third with Scholtz, who successfully defended their title from 2025 in Cameroon. Ackerman also twice won with her partner Deidre Lourens in 2023 and 2024. Ackerman also finished with a silver medal in the mixed doubles…