Author: Prudence Makoge
Don’t you just love when a couple slays in style Akin Faminu and Kiky Festus were spotted on the runway at Lagos Fashion Week 2025 and they did not hold back. Both were wearing pieces from LFJ’s latest collection, Orient of Africa, which is also celebrating the designer’s five-year anniversary. Kiky’s gown was something else entirely. Peach and blush pink spirals twisted across her torso in structured pleats that fanned out like origami. Every fold felt intentional, almost like the dress itself was performing on the runway. Akin was showing why menswear can be just as daring. Sheer white trousers…
A first-of-its-kind partnership has seen English football club London City Lionesses and TOGETHXR, the women-athlete-owned media and commerce company, embark on a historic collaboration. “London City Lionesses was founded to reimagine women’s football – to be bold, independent, and drive women’s football forward.” London City Lionesses Owner, Michele Kang “Our partnership with TOGETHXR reflects that same goal and allows us to do it at pace! Seeing ‘Everyone Watches Women’s Sports’ on our kit is a powerful statement,” said Kang, “And we look forward to starting influential conversations that progress women’s sport.” The women-led athlete brand is featured on the front…
South African utility forward Tyler Paul has been named on the bench for Japan’s Test against the Springboks at Wembley on Saturday. The 30-year-old made his Test debut as a 71st-minute substitute in the 19-15 loss to the Wallabies in Tokyo last weekend. Paul played for Eastern Province and the Sharks, before heading to Japan in 2021. He has since represented the NTT Red Hurricanes, Urayasu D-Rocks and Kubota Spears, and qualifies for Japan on residency grounds. Japan’s starting front row for Saturday features loosehead prop Kenta Kobayashi, hooker Kenji Sato – who replaces the injured Hayato Era – and…
Nigeria’s under-30 maverick entrepreneur and Group Chief Executive Officer of Konga, one of Africa’s fastest-growing e-commerce powerhouses, Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, last weekend made history for himself and the nation as he was honoured with two global awards of distinction by Forbes and EuroKnowledge. The Oxford-trained young Ekeh, who had the privilege of giving the fire-starter speech inside the House of Lords, London, venue of the event, was bestowed with the Distinguished EuroKnowledge Award for Emerging Leadership in Digital Transformation as well as the Forbes Best of Africa E-commerce Leadership Award 2025, for his transformational leadership in the African digital and e-commerce ecosystem. The…
We knew it, Ciara is in Lagos! We gave you a hint when we shared photos from her 40th birthday celebration, right? Well, the international superstar has officially touched down in Lagos, and we couldn’t be more excited to have her here. In collaboration with Lagos Tourism, Ciara’s visit promises an unforgettable birthday celebration and perhaps a taste of what makes this city so magnetic — its people, its rhythm, and, of course, its fashion. She was welcomed at the airport with flowers and a group of traditional dancers who greeted her with lively dances and the beat of drums,…
Australia’s Alyssa Healy drops an “absolute dolly” of a catch to keep India’s Jemimah Rodrigues in the game on 82 runs in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-final in Mumbai.FOLLOW LIVE: ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup – Australia v IndiaAvailable to UK users only. Source link
The Executive Woman Summit (TEWS) 2025 successfully concluded its high-impact gathering on October 8th in Victoria Island, Lagos, solidifying its position as a pivotal forum for authentic and sustainable female leadership in Africa. Convened by executive coach and founder of Women’s Lifestyle Hub, Bola Matel-Okoh, the summit lived up to its core theme, Leading from Within: An Authentic Approach to Leadership, offering hundreds of executives, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders a blueprint for success without compromise. The event, which blended high-level strategy with holistic well-being, was hailed as a major success, directly addressing the critical challenge faced by African women: rising…
Drawing on her over three decades of dedication to promoting volleyball and its players in South Africa, Prabashnee Naidoo observes that while it continues to struggle with attracting sponsors and investment, she draws confidence that the sport has grown in popularity across all ages and formats. “Lack of visibility is the biggest challenge and the main contributor to the lack of obtaining big sponsorships and investments. Improved governance can provide much-needed structure to support development opportunities and visibility. Volleyball does not receive media coverage; therefore, it does not receive the recognition it deserves. Naidoo also highlighted that limited funding hinders…
Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett has credited Stormers scrum guru Brok Harris for transforming Springbok debutant Zach Porthen into a world-class prospect. Porthen’s surprise selection in Rassie Erasmus’ starting line-up to face Japan at Wembley on Saturday has been one of the talking points ahead of the Springboks’ end-of-year tour opener. At just 21, the tighthead is set to become the youngest prop to debut for South Africa in the professional era – a remarkable rise considering he’s only played a handful of matches for the Stormers since breaking through late last season. TEAM: Kolbe at 15 for Boks, debutant…
Now that I’m an adult, I can finally confess that there were times I never finished my dose of chloroquine. Once I realised no one was watching, I’d throw the tablets away behind the passage door of our modest three-bedroom bungalow. I disliked the bitter taste and how the tablets dissolved on my tongue before I could swallow. The itch that followed for days was also a nightmare. My childish self would rather avoid temporary discomfort than be in good health. I am almost sure I am not alone on this “wobbling table.” Everyone had their own subtle or aggressive…