Author: Prudence Makoge
As a bride, you are the star of the show, and the goal is to be lavishly spoiled with sweet gifts on your big day—no stress, just plenty of love. In keeping with Yoruba traditional wedding customs, the groom is asked to present money known as ‘owo obe‘ to his new bride. This serves as proof of his ability to take care of her, and this groom sure understood the assignment. Draped in stunning purple Aso-oke, he reaches into his pocket and pulls out wads of cash in different currencies, handing them over to his beaming bride. Seated gracefully on…
Barnet paid £700 to secure the 24-year-old’s release in June 1995. Eighteen months later, Southampton manager Souness paid £500,000 to bring him to the Premier League.A fan of the club dating back to that FA Cup final win two decades prior, Taylor’s stay at The Dell lasted just 11 months with Souness having departed at the end of his first season in the top flight.After his childhood hero Keegan signed him for an ambitious Fulham side seeking promotion from the third tier, it was at Craven Cottage where Taylor’s international potential came to the attention of McMenemy, who had become…
They say when one door closes, another one opens. But what happens when two doors slam shut at the same moment, miles apart, leaving two people nursing identical heartbreaks? Sometimes the universe uses that very opportunity to clear the path for something far more extraordinary. For Oyinda and Adepoju, the worst timing became the best timing in disguise. In 2020, they were living completely separate lives, and at the same time, navigating their own heartbreaks. Adepoju prayed for a better love, while Oyinda stepped away from relationships entirely, focusing on herself and her business. In a sweet twist of fate,…
Defending champions DHL Western Province delivered a masterclass in the final match of the SA Rugby U20 Women’s Week, outplaying the Blue Bulls 33-0 in a pulsating match at Queens High School in Johannesburg on Friday, 10 October 2025. The match concluded a highly successful tournament, where the 14 participating teams delivered an encouraging display of the next generation of women’s rugby, while simultaneously offering several match officials valuable exposure and opportunities. The final day belonged to a rampant Western Province. They have outplayed their opponents 134-8 in their three matches, scoring 20 tries and conceding only one. Five of…
If you cross paths with someone not once but twice, fate is probably trying to tell you something. For Chidera and Ebiegberi, it was leading them straight into the arms of love. Their beautiful journey began with a fleeting moment at a party — a brief touch that somehow lingered. Two years later, Cupid stepped in again, this time after a wedding they both attended. Ebiegberi handed Chidera his business card, but she didn’t call. Instead, her friend played matchmaker and shared her number with him. That first phone call lasted for hours, sparking a friendship that stood the test…
Defending champions Leinster showed their class in Dublin with a dominant first-half display that left the Sharks chasing shadows at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. It was a case of home comforts for the Irishmen as they ran in five tries to beat the Sharks 31-5 and register their first win of the competition, after a troubled tour of South Africa where they went down to the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls. Kitted in their more iconic blue jerseys, Leinster needed just 10 minutes to strike. A moment of individual brilliance from returning British & Irish Lion James Lowe set it…
Photo from NLNG on X. On October 11, 2025, Oyin Olugbile was announced the winner of the 2025 Nigeria Prize for Literature for her book, “Sanya.” The Nigeria Prize for Literature is the most prestigious and largest literature prize in Africa and one of the most esteemed in the world. Every year, the winner receives a grand prize of $100,000. Oyin Olugbile is a Nigerian writer, social impact management consultant, and educator. “Sanya” is her debut novel. A graduate of Creative Arts from the University of Lagos, she also holds an MSc in Leadership and Development from King’s College London,…
Team South Africa’s Christiaan Maas, Daniel Bennett and Charl Barnard carved their names into golfing history on Saturday, capturing the nation’s first-ever Eisenhower Trophy with a resounding eight-shot triumph at Tanah Merah Country Club in Singapore. It was a week of dominance, composure, and teamwork as Maas and Bennett produced a performance for the ages, combining rounds of 139, 135, 132 (the lowest of the tournament) and a closing 141 at the Tampines Course to seal South Africa’s long-awaited breakthrough at the World Amateur Team Championships. “It’s surreal,” said Maas. “When you think of all the incredible South Africans who’ve…
Steven Gerrard has turned down the chance to return to Rangers for a second stint as manager, with the timing of the move believed to be behind his shock decision.The former Liverpool and England captain held talks with the Scottish Premiership club earlier this week following Russell Martin’s dismissal as head coach on Sunday.Those discussions were thought to have gone well but, while the 45-year-old is believed to be open to returning to Ibrox at some stage and the club are of a similar mind, it will not be in the near future.Gerrard was previously in charge at Ibrox between…
Salma Tammam, Founder & CEO of Reme-D In a world where millions still lack access to basic healthcare and nutritious food, change is being written not in policy papers or boardrooms, but by women entrepreneurs building solutions at the heart of their communities. This year, five women from Egypt, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Ghana, and Sudan have been recognized as the 2025 Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award, in partnership with the Impact Hub Network “Since its inception in 2021, the Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award has supported 55 exceptional women entrepreneurs advancing innovative solutions in health and food security across more…