Author: Prudence Makoge

Gbemi and Toolz are back with a brand-new episode of OffAir, and this time, they’ve got one of Africa’s biggest comedy giants in the chair — Bovi. You already know what that means: unfiltered gist, plenty of laughs, and questions that cut straight to the heart of today’s entertainment scene. Together, they dive into one big question: is stand-up comedy still alive, or has social media taken over? With skits, memes and short-form content dominating timelines, the trio get candid about what this means for traditional comedy stages. From the days when comics had to win over live audiences in…

Willie le Roux will join the Springboks in Durban on Sunday. The veteran fullback, who was not named in the 33-man squad for the Rugby Championship matches at Kings Park on Saturday and at Twickenham on 4 October, will train with the team until Wednesday. The latest Springbok centurion will return to the Vodacom Bulls following the conclusion of the team’s main training block on Wednesday, making him available for selection for the Pretoria-based side’s opening Vodacom URC match against the Ospreys at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. MORE: Tours to replace Rugby Championship “Willie is a member of our wider…

Nigeria faces one of Africa’s largest housing deficits, with millions of families unable to access affordable and secure housing. Behind this challenge lie systemic issues such as delays in land titling, multiple taxation, inflationary building costs, and limited mortgage access. On Tuesday, 16th September 2025, the Real Estate Stakeholders’ Forum in Lagos brought together over 1,000 stakeholders including developers, investors, financiers, policymakers, and allied businesses to address these barriers head-on. The Forum represented an unprecedented collective effort by the industry to align on solutions, strengthen investor confidence, and create a platform for reform. Discussions focused on affordable housing, infrastructure gaps,…

Team SA Paralympian Christian Sadie blazed his way to the silver medal in the men’s S13 200m Individual Medley on the opening day of the World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore, where South Africa had three para-swimmers in the pool. Sadie has twice represented his country at the Paralympics and and his competing in his third World Para Championships, having made his debut at Mexico City in 2017. Fifth in the SM7 200m IM at the Paris Paralympics, Sadie improved on that performance to finish second behind Inaki Basiloff of Argentina, while Aleksei Ganiuk, a Neutral Paralympic Athlete, took bronze.…

Elsewhere, there were eight other medals for Great Britain on day one including two golds. Poppy Maskill won her first individual world title in the women’s 200m freestyle S14, with Louise Fiddes also finishing on the podium in third place.There was a British one-two in the Women’s 400m freestyle S8 with Alice Tai edging out Brock Whiston.Ellie Challis won the 12th world championship medal of her career with a second-placed finish in the women’s 50m breaststroke SB2, while 14-year-old Iona Winnifrith claimed bronze in the women’s 200m individual medley SM7.And there was another double podium for Great Britain to round…

On Friday at Alausa, Lagos, Lagride hosted a focused media day that offered the first close look at its newest fleet expansion. Cameras clicked, engines stayed quiet, and one by one the vehicles rolled into place as Ifeanyi Abraham, PR and Communications Leader, outlined the bigger story behind electric mobility in Lagos. Executive Director Adeniyi Saliu connected the dots between cleaner transport, reliability and jobs, while senior leaders and partners, including Gen. Chukwuemeka Udaya (RTD), Senior Special Adviser to the Chairman on Government Relations and Business Development, and DIG Adeleke Adeyinka (RTD), Head of Compliance and Enforcement, underscored the institutional…

The Spar Baby Proteas kickstarted their 2025 Netball World Youth Cup with a 102-27 win over Barbados at the Tercentury Sports Hall & Europa Sports Complex in Gibraltar, Europe, on Saturday, 20 September, 2025. “What a great performance tonight that was displayed by our players. I am thoroughly impressed by the players’ energy, they were so focused, and the team worked.” Baby Proteas Head Coach, Precious Mthembu South Africa had made last-minute changes to their team just a few hours before the match, with Jade Atkins withdrawn from the team due to an injury and replaced by Renezia Andrews, but…

Dupe and Ben’s union is a sweet orchestration by fate. The first time they met six years ago, it was nothing more than a quick “hi” that led to Ben inviting her for a games night. After that came a series of chance encounters that made it clear something special was quietly brewing between them. Even though they didn’t act on it immediately, Ben’s relocation to Lagos in 2020 created the perfect spark for their love story to truly blossom. Now, they stand tall on the sweet pedestal of love, and their pre-wedding photos are all the proof we need…

Currie Cup-winning Griquas coach Pieter Bergh threatened to fine his players in the build-up to Saturday’s Ellis Park decider. Griquas stunned the Lions 27-25 to claim their first Currie Cup title in 55 years, with veteran flyhalf George Whitehead slotting the winning penalty after the hooter. Bergh said the team had refused to be intimidated by the perception that they were up against a Vodacom URC outfit. “I walked into the team room on Monday and said if I hear the word URC out of your mouth, you’ll get a R500 fine,” Bergh said. “We’re not playing against a URC…

Big Brother Naija Season 10 is not playing with anyone this year! Just when the housemates thought they could sleep easy after their Saturday night groove, Big Brother served them a twist that left jaws on the floor. The housemates had been having the time of their lives at the party—wine flowing, music pumping, dance moves flying everywhere. They laughed, they cheered, they vibed like tomorrow didn’t exist. But the second the party wrapped, the mood flipped in an instant. Ebuka Obi–Uchendu walked into the house looking sharp (as always), but you already know—when Ebuka shows up unannounced, it’s never…