Author: Prudence Makoge
Yoruba brides-to-be, your Igbewayo is all about forever love, joyous celebration, cultural rites and your glamorous style to go with it. For that stunning effect, here’s one look that will have you radiating maximum elegance. Perfectly designed by The House of Temmy, this red asooke look is a complete stunner from head to toe. The beautifully structured dress features a sweetheart neckline, slightly puffy shoulder sleeves and beaded checker detailing on the skirt — all in all, a true vision of cultural elegance. A Yoruba bride and her gele are like two peas in a pod, and Temmy’s Gele understood…
“Sport isn’t something I do, it’s a part of who I am,” says Chay du Plessis, a teenage athlete who has been making waves in multiple field athletics disciplines, and who has competed in top competitions around the country. “Every year, I’ve competed at the KZN Provincial Championships in javelin, shot put, discus, and sometimes hammer throw. I’ve also participated in multiple Christian Schools events and represented at the NWU Top 30 competition in Potchefstroom. Every event, big or small, has shaped the athlete I am today.” From the gsport Newsroom Archives, August 2025 Du Plessis’s journey to becoming an…
Former Springbok wing Stefan Terblanche says new Wales head coach Steve Tandy reminds him of Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus. Tandy took over at the Millennium Stadium earlier this year before leading Wales to a narrow win over Japan in mid-November – this first home Test win since 2023 coming between defeats to Argentina and New Zealand. Erasmus, on the other hand, has been with the Boks since 2017 and has guided them to back-to-back World Cup titles thanks in no small part to his tactical ingenuity helping awaken a sleeping giant in the sport. Terblanche featured alongside ex-flanker Tandy between…
The Showmax Original reality series, The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa, brings together women from across the continent for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in Brazil. This spin-off follows the success of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: South Africa. Now, housewives from Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa embark on a new chapter under the Brazilian sun, bringing drama, glamour, and sisterhood to new heights. The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa premieres on Showmax on Friday, November 28, 2025, and joining this spin-off is Mariam Timmer from The Real Housewives of Lagos. Mariam Timmer enters the Real Housewives universe with a confident presence…
ComeOnNaija has announced the first cast members of its upcoming feature film, ÌWÉ ÀLÀ: An Ojúdè Ọba Story, which will go into production on 30 November. The studio confirms that celebrated actors Mercy Aigbe, Owobo Ogunde, and Dele Odule will headline the project. The film will be directed by the acclaimed Adeoluwa Owu, known for his rich visual storytelling and strong emotional narratives.Inspired by the vibrancy and cultural grandeur of the historic Ojúdè Ọba Festival, ÌWÉ ÀLÀ: An Ojúdè Ọba Story is a fast-paced family comedy-drama.Executive Producer Olawumi Fajemirokun shared her excitement: “This film is a love letter to…
Champions League analyst Stephen Warnock says that a “lack of intensity” from Liverpool is made it easy for PSV to create opportunities and beat the Premier League champions 4-1 at Anfield.WATCH MORE: Liverpool bad form continues as PSV win at AnfieldAvailable to UK users only. Source link
Renowned Nigerian fashion label Ejiro Amos Tafiri (EAT) marked its 15th anniversary with a series of high-profile events in Lagos, celebrating a decade and a half of innovation and global acclaim in African fashion. The celebration opened with a fashion conference that convened leading voices in Nigeria’s creative and fashion sectors. Speakers reflected on the brand’s rise, its role in promoting African aesthetics, and the evolving opportunities within the industry. In line with its commitment to talent development, the brand also hosted a Young Designers Competition, attracting more than 200 applicants. Six finalists advanced to the grand showcase, where they…
Rugby was love at first sight for Leigh Fortuin, and that love has now seen her finally break into the Springbok Women’s Sevens team. The Capetonian rugby player was recently part of the side who were again crowned the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Cup champions in Ghana, where she dotted down two tries in South Africa’s quarter-final against the hosts. Fortuin might be on her way to becoming the news star of women’s rugby in South Africa, and she explains how her love affair with the sport began. From the gsport Newsroom Archives, November 2025 “I was a multi-sport athlete,…
James Ryan has been suspended after making a dangerous clearout at a ruck during last weekend’s loss to the Springboks in Dublin. The 29-year-old was initially yellow-carded by referee Matthew Carley but it was upgraded to a 20 minute red card, after 20 minutes of Saturday’s 24-13 defeat, for a head-high challenge on Springboks hooker Malcolm Marx. On Wednesday, he received a three-match ban, but could miss just two matches if he takes part in World Rugby’s coaching intervention programme. SCHALLA: Malcolm is a marked man Ryan will definitely sit out his province Leinster’s match with Welsh region Dragons on…
Ubuntu is a term derived from the meaning of humanity’s humility among the Nguni and Bantu tribes and their languages. The term Ubuntu is used in the Xhosa and Zulu (Nguni) languages of South Africa. It is also in Rwanda’s Kinyarwanda and Kirundi languages. It is botho in Sesotho, Sepedi (my language) and Setswana. It is unhu in Zimbabwe’s Shona. In Namibia’s Herero, it is omundu. In the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kongo, it is kimutu. It goes on and on in many Bantu languages. My other company is named ‘Ubuntu Royal Capital.’ The term and its meaning are expressed…