Author: Prudence Makoge
You can always bet that whenever Yemi Alade comes through with a new single, it’s going to be a celebration of life, and even the video will carry that same pulse of joy. With “Mbali,” she delivers exactly that — a song about living fully, protecting your peace, and dancing through whatever life throws your way. The video, directed by Director Pink, takes that message and gives it a vibrant, visual heartbeat. Yemi steps out in colourful looks made from Asooke and African prints, paired with bold African hairstyles that mirror the richness of the music. Around her, dancers in…
The Sharks started their Vodacom URC campaign with defeat at the hands of former champions Glasgow Warriors. John Plumtree’s side went down 35-19 at Scotstoun Stadium on Friday despite a strong start to the clash. REPORT: Stormers smash URC champs In the 8th minute, new recruit Edwill van der Merwe scored his first try for his new club after the Sharks’ backline managed to get some momentum, but makeshift flyhalf Jaden Hendrikse was unable to add the extras. Edwill van der Merwe is off the mark for his new #VURC team 💪🦈 📺 Stream on DStv: https://t.co/0P0NNhnwKw pic.twitter.com/t5QLlSbzm4 — SuperSport…
Globacom, Nigeria’s leading telecommunications company, has introduced two new initiatives designed to give subscribers greater value while reinforcing its position as the country’s most rewarding network. The new offers, the Talkmasta tariff plan and an enhanced Welcome Bonus, were unveiled on Monday at the company’s headquarters, Mike Adenuga Towers, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Talkmasta plan is designed to provide customers with extra talk time and data at no additional cost. Under the arrangement, subscribers who make six minutes of local calls to any network will automatically get another six minutes free, plus 50MB of data. Calls are charged at 30…
Team South Africa continued to show impressive form at the World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore on Friday. Nathan Hendricks just missed out on a medal in the S13 400m freestyle, finishing fourth in 4min 15.28sec. “Last night I swam the 50 free so it was quite a tight turnaround to the 400 free this morning, being the first event,” he explained afterwards. “So this morning was me just trying to make certain I made the final, and then in the final it was just go guns blazing and see how I do. I left everything in the pool, so…
For more than a decade, Global Citizen has used music as a force for change, turning festivals into platforms that fight poverty and inequality. From New York to Rwanda and Lagos, African artists have shared stages with the world’s biggest acts, bringing the continent’s sound to millions of people across the globe. At the heart of this work is the belief that music can both inspire and transform. This weekend, as Ayra Starr and Tyla prepare to take the Global Citizen Festival stage in New York, BellaNaija speaks with Ifeoma Chuks-Adizue, Global Citizen’s Managing Director for Africa, about the milestones…
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The Spar Baby Proteas have etched their names into the history books, beating the Cook Islands 79–45 to book a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup, at the Europa Sports Complex in Gibraltar, Europe, on Thursday, 25 September 2025. This victory gives Coach Precious Mthembu and her team an opportunity to compete for a podium finish, a significant mark of distinction for the South African youth team. “I am incredibly proud of the girls, I am actually tearing up. This is history in the making, because we have finally secured a quarter-final victory and booked…
On October 17, 2025, a new dawn of live music will arrive in Lagos. It’s called Encore, an event designed to redefine the live Afrobeats experience. Afrobeats, Unplugged (Sort Of) For years, Afrobeats has been a prominent genre on global playlists, in TikTok trends, and on festival main stages. While some performances have relied on playback, Encore is a platform designed to provide an alternative live music experience. The event is engineered to feature Afrobeats performed with a full, dynamic band. The Maiden Lineup Headlining the inaugural edition at Trib3 Lagos are: ShineTTW — With over 400k monthly listeners, his…
Step inside the world of Sharks captain Vincent Tshituka in this raw, unfiltered look at his day-to-day life. TEAM: Jaden to jol at 10 for Sharks The post Watch: Day in the life of Vincent Tshituka appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Source link
It’s interesting how often love sits quietly in your circle without you noticing it — patiently waiting for the moment one person confesses their hidden feelings and everything is revealed. That is exactly how Opeyemi’s secret crush on Chiamaka blossomed into a love story neither of them saw coming. While they were in school, Chiamaka did not really know him, but they had mutual friends. Little did she know that his reserved nature was covering the huge crush he had on her. By divine will, they reconnected over social media and went on a date that completely set the pace…