Author: Prudence Makoge
Most men grow up believing fertility is automatic. If everything works, then children will come when the time is right. It’s not something many men consider, question, or test. Fertility is assumed to be guaranteed. Until pregnancy doesn’t happen. By that time, fertility becomes an issue, and for many men, the burden is not only medical but also emotional. In fertility clinics, it’s common to encounter men who are confident, accomplished, responsible, and genuinely invested in starting a family, yet are truly shocked to discover that fertility challenges can affect them as well. This isn’t due to neglecting their health;…
London City Lionesses are set to sign Denmark midfielder Malou Marcetto on a permanent deal from Madrid CFF. The 22-year-old has represented her country at youth level, including 10 appearances for the under-23s, and been a target for the Women’s Super League side for a while.It is believed London City originally hoped to bring her in when her contract expired in the summer, but have been able to finalise a deal in this window for a small fee.The club, who are currently sixth in the WSL standings, believes Marcetto brings high potential to the squad and provides added first-team competition.Having…
Photo Credit: Atlético de Madrid/Instagram The January transfer window has certainly saved its biggest headline for last. After weeks of speculation, Nigeria’s very own Ademola Lookman has officially moved from Atalanta to the Spanish giants, Atlético Madrid. The 28-year-old forward has penned a long-term deal that will keep him at the Metropolitano until June 2030, marking a massive new chapter in what has already been an incredible career journey. The move is as historic as it is exciting. Atlético secured the Super Eagles star with a fixed fee of €35 million, plus an additional €5 million in performance-related add-ons. This…
Star scrumhalf Antoine Dupont will make his return for France against Ireland in Thursday’s Six Nations opener in Paris. Dupont has not played for Les Bleus since tearing his cruciate knee ligament against Ireland in March during last year’s Six Nations tournament. That was a pivotal moment as France bounced back from their shock 38-17 defeat at home to the Irish in 2024 to record a thumping 42-27 success in Dublin that propelled them to the Six Nations crown. The 29-year-old made his competitive return after eight months out for club Toulouse in November. He will partner Bordeaux Begles flyhalf…
South Africa and England will meet in the series decider on Sunday after England levelled matters by taking the second netball Test 61-49 in Johannesburg. The Proteas had won the first Test 52-48. With the stakes high, there was nothing to separate the world No5 (South Africa) and world No4 (England) teams in the opening stages. Buoyed by the singing and dancing home crowd, the Proteas worked their way to four out in front, but the visitorskept their composure and ended the quarter at 13-13. Led by Khanyisa Chawane, South Africa put their foot on the gas, establishing a slender…
Photo Credit: Veekee James/Instagram If you woke up today feeling good and great, it might be because something lovely is happening in the home of Veekee James and Femi Atere, and they chose to share it in the softest way. In a short, sun-filled video, the couple announced that they are expecting their first child. The scene is calm and unhurried: just the two of them walking hand in hand through a quiet outdoor space. At a moment that feels almost private, Femi lifts a strip of ultrasound photos, letting the message speak for itself. Veekee wears a flowy, form-fitting…
Marvelous Nakamba’s time at Luton Town has officially come to an end, with the Championship club terminating the Zimbabwean midfielder’s contract. Nakamba was later on confirmed as a new Sheffield Wednesday player for the remainder of the current campaign. The 32-year-old defensive midfielder leaves Kenilworth Road having played a key role in one of the most memorable periods in the club’s recent history. Nakamba initially joined the Hatters on loan from Aston Villa during the January transfer window of the 2022/23 season. He quickly became a vital figure in midfield, making 20 appearances as Luton surged towards Premier League promotion.…
In 2024, the Recording Academy, which hands out the Grammy Awards, couldn’t escape the Afrobeats virus that was spreading across the world. So they created a new Grammy category for African music. While there were several debates about whether creating a category for African music was shelving or not, the Best African Music Performance was born, and specifically, five African songs will be nominated for a Grammy award under that category every year. While African artists could also be nominated under other categories, the Best African Music Performance has been a major focus for Africans to root for their favourite…
The Spar Proteas were brought back down to earth after their thrilling opening victory of the three-Test Challenge netball series, losing the second Test to England 49-61 at the Ellis Park Arena in the City of Johannesburg on Saturday, 31 January 2026. Ahead of the Spar Challenge series, Proteas coach Jenny van Dyk spoke about building depth in the squad ahead of July’s Commonwealth Games and the 2027 Netball World Cup. And it was with that in mind that she rang in the changes for the second Test, with just three of the starting seven from Thursday’s opening victory against…
The red carpet at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards was all about ease and intention this year. Held at the Crypto.com Arena, the looks felt put-together without trying too hard, with many stars choosing outfits that felt personal and well put together. Tailoring stood out in a big way. Sleek tuxedos in deep black and midnight shades appeared across the carpet, styled with clean lines, sculpted shoulders, and thoughtful details like brooches that added a little extra character. For womenswear, structured bodices, sheer details, and dramatic sleeves made their appearance, while jewel tones and metallic finishes brought a touch of…