Author: Prudence Makoge
Photo Credit: Akinola Davies Jr/Instagram Akinola Davies Jr has been named Best Director at the 28th British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) for his debut feature, “My Father’s Shadow.” The Lagos-set family drama, co-written with his brother Wale Davies, had led this year’s nominations with 12 and also serves as the U.K.’s official submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars. Supported by the BFI National Lottery Filmmaking Fund, “My Father’s Shadow” is set on 23 June 1993, the day the June 12 election was annulled. The film follows two brothers as they move through Lagos with their…
L–R: Qing Madi, Tiwa Savage, Waje, Yemi Alade, Teni, and Sasha P during their panel session, “The Price of Being Her,” at Entertainment Week Africa 2025. Credit: Livespot360 The inaugural Entertainment Week Africa (EWA) brought together creators, executives, investors, policymakers and industry leaders for a six-day, multi-venue festival that positioned Lagos as a rising global centre for creative-economy innovation. Taking over Livespot Entertarium, Eko Hotel, EbonyLife Place and Alliance Française, the festival’s first edition set a powerful foundation for pan-African creative mobility and global cultural exchange. Here’s a summary of what went down: 28,683 attendees across 8+ countries and 50+…
England’s Laurie Canter has turned down a place on the PGA Tour and rejoined LIV Golf for the 2026 season.The 36-year-old finished seventh on the DP World Tour which earned him a spot on next year’s PGA Tour via the Race to Dubai rankings.However, Canter has instead decided to return to the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV team competition, where he played from 2022 to 2024, and will represent Majesticks GC.”The league’s growth has been remarkable and my experience in the league has led me to become a more complete player and a multiple winner on the DP World Tour,” Canter said.”To…
The Springbok Women’s Sevens ‘A’ side will return from Dubai on Monday more mature, more experienced, and with their coach, Cecil Afrika, a happy man, after the tournament conclusion in the United Arab Emirates competition on Sunday, 2025. The South Africans lost out on any silverware when they were defeated by Brazil in the semi-finals of the International Invitational tournament – which was eventually won by Australia ‘A’ – but they improved game by game, something Afrika was very pleased about afterwards. “We started a bit slow on day one to be honest, but as the matches accumulated, the players…
Nigerians love a struggling content creator, until they stop struggling. The “I better pass my neighbour syndrome” pervades our everyday lives so deeply that it extends into the online space. Over time, there has been a certain content niche, especially on TikTok, that I like to call poverty core. It’s very easy to identify these creators: The grainy, low-quality videos taken on their Android devices, the “sapa specials” they cook, the tiny one-bedroom or self-con apartment that usually houses them and their four children with mildew on the walls, their tired and unkempt appearances, you name it. They document their…
The Stormers will take on French side Bayonne in their Investec Champions Cup opener on Friday night without a key Springbok. Defence coach Norman Laker confirmed that prop forwards Zach Porthen and Ntuthuko Mchunu, along with versatile forward Ben-Jason Dixon have joined the Stormers squad in France. However, team management resisted the temptation to add star flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu. “Look, he’s been with the Boks now for a month,” Laker said. “We only had a one-week break before that, so it’s a long-term plan that we’ve had with certain players who’ve been with the Boks, have been with us in…
On Saturday, November 29th, Jameson City Takeover Ikorodu will light up the Ikorodu Ferry Terminal and it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable experience. Get ready for that unmistakable Jameson atmosphere: smooth whiskey, live music, gourmet bites, and good energy all night long. Picture an atmosphere that blends Lagos street soul with signature Jameson cool, where great people meet even greater moments. This edition will be headlined by Wande Coal, with exciting performances from DJ YK Mule, Wanni & Handi, and DJ Barbie alongside hype sets by MIA and Holy Faze, a lineup guaranteed to set the tone for a…
Welcome to the last month of the year! It’s been an exciting ride serving beautiful bridal looks all year long, and this December, we’re starting strong with a look that is absolutely glamorous. Escak Couture designed this gorgeous dress, and it’s truly a work of art. From the structured shoulder detailing to the intricately beaded mix of colours and the draped skirt, this is one look that will have you glowing radiantly on your traditional wedding. The golden gele is a finely pleated piece courtesy of Ene Rozzy, and the glowy, pretty makeup look by Glam by Uwa adds just the right…
A fourth 1-0 win in six league games has revived Aberdeen’s fortunes – can Jimmy Thelin’s shot-shy side keep up the momentum? Source link
Former Springbok wing Bryan Habana believes Eben Etzebeth is staring at a lengthy suspension after the Bok enforcer was sent off for making contact with the eye of Wales flank Alex Mann in Cardiff. South Africa closed out their season with a commanding 73-0 win at the Millennium Stadium, but Etzebeth’s late red card cast a shadow over an otherwise ruthless performance. The lock scored the final try of the Boks’ 11-try haul before he and Mann clashed, resulting in Etzebeth being dismissed for an eye-gouge. MORE: Was Eben eye-gouged first? Habana, speaking on X (formerly Twitter), said the officials…