Author: Prudence Makoge
Photo Credit: Darey Art Alade/Instagram Nigerian musician and creative entrepreneur Darey Art Alade has been elected as a member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (IATAS), the organisation behind the International Emmy Awards. Confirming the news on his social media, Darey wrote: Excited to announce that yours truly has been elected as a Member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (International Emmy Awards)! It’s an honour and privilege to join this prestigious global network of 900+ television executives. The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, founded in 1969 and based in New York,…
Sharks coach John Plumtree has named a 65-man squad for the 2025-26 Vodacom URC, but will be without nine players – excluding their Springboks – when the tournament kicks off next week. With a demanding season ahead – combining the URC, Champions Cup and Springbok Test commitments – depth will be crucial to sustaining the Sharks’ ambitions over the next nine months. The Currie Cup provided a valuable platform to develop young players, while the success of the Junior Boks at the World Rugby U20 Championship further bolstered the talent pool. The likes of Junior Boks Vusi Moyo (flyhalf), Matt…
Team SA’s Olympic silver medallist Jo-Ane du Plessis was in action in javelin qualifying at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on day seven. She is one of the last remaining realistic medal hopes as the global showpiece enters its final three days. She threw a distance of 61.38m in qualifying to reach the final. On Thursday, Sinesipho Dambile had run under 20 seconds in reaching Friday’s final of the men’s 200m, but couldn’t replicate that in the final where American Noah Lyles converted his favourite to take gold. FRIDAY ACTION MEN 200m, FINAL: Sinesipho Dambile finished 8th in 20.23…
Photo Credit: Akin Faminu/Instagram Who says men can’t have fun with colours? Akin Faminu just proved, once again, that bold shades aren’t only stylish on women. Against a striking red backdrop, Akin paired an olive-green shirt with a mustard-chartreuse textured jacket, styled with a bold red floral brooch. He finished the look with wide-leg vintage denim and black leather shoes, nodding to a cool retro ’70s vibe. One moment he’s serving us sharp with a wide-brimmed hat, the next he’s switching things up with dark sunglasses for a laid-back feel. And of course, the close-up portrait lets us really appreciate…
The Baby Proteas are ready to take on the world at the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar after a send-off from Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie. Earlier this week, McKenzie handed over two refurbished netball courts at Mid Ennerdale Primary School, marking the Baby Proteas’ official farewell. BABY PROTEAS GEAR UP FOR GLOBAL SHOWDOWN “The Baby Proteas are a vital development stage for future Proteas stars,” McKenzie said. “They have consistently qualified for the World Youth Cup and continue to inspire with their unbeaten runs against top teams. “We believe in them and know they will…
Port Harcourt was the epicenter of food, music, and culture this past weekend as the annual Bolé Festival took over the city. This year’s edition carried an added spark with Smirnoff Ice, which contributed to the vibrant atmosphere of culture, connection, and self-expression enjoyed by thousands of attendees. Smirnoff’s presence at the festival was impossible to miss. The brand set up a stylish and inviting activation stand that quickly became a crowd favourite. With comfortable seating, stunning photo backdrops, and a chic yet relaxed atmosphere, the space offered festival-goers the perfect spot to recharge, socialise, and fully immerse themselves in…
The Spar Proteas are set to face off against the Silver Ferns in the 2025 Taimi Janison Trophy in a three international test-match South Africa vs New Zealand thriller, kicking off at the Eventfinda Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand, on Sunday, 23 September 2025. The last time the two nations clashed was during the 2023 Netball World Cup, a thrilling match that ended in a first-ever draw between the teams. Coach Jenny van Dyk and her charges arrived in Auckland on Sunday evening, and the team almost immediately got down to business with a few training sessions under the belt.…
Photo Credit: Kai Cenat/Instagram Kai Cenat just lit up the Spirit Tunnel on The Jennifer Hudson Show, arriving with the kind of walk-and-dance moment fans look forward to. The streamer and YouTuber, known for his hilarious live streams and larger-than-life personality, walked in beaming, moving to the rhythm as cheers rose around him. Dressed in a white sleeveless shirt, black trousers with bold lettering, and bright red trainers, Kai mixed playful steps with sharp footwork, keeping everyone along the hallway entertained. As he made his way through the tunnel lined with framed photos, the voices around him swelled into chants…
Coach Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls won’t be able to field their strongest team in their URC opener against the Ospreys at Loftus next Saturday. Ackermann admitted that the side which takes the field in Pretoria will look very different to the one that lost the Vodacom URC final to Leinster in June, with a host of Springboks unavailable and several key players sidelined by injury. “I think there may be a perception that the team that played in the URC final will also play against the Ospreys, but that is not going to be the case at all,”…
Omotola Jalade–Ekeinde has spent over three decades in front of the camera, becoming one of Africa’s most celebrated actresses and even earning a spot on the TIME 100 list. Now, she’s stepped into an entirely new role, this time behind the camera. On 6 September 2025, at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Omotola premiered her directorial debut, “Mother’s Love,” marking a new chapter in her extraordinary career. The film’s first screening was held at TIFF’s Lightbox 5, where an audience of distributors, sales agents, and industry insiders gathered to see what the Nollywood icon had created. And for…