Author: Prudence Makoge
On the 12th of September, Hilda Baci, in partnership with Gino Nigeria, made history at Eko Hotels, Lagos, by preparing the largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice that the world has ever seen. The world attempt has now been confirmed by the Guinness World Records. Hilda, together with Gino, prepared the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice last Friday, with the pot weighing an incredible 8,780 kg of the beloved dish, as confirmed by GWR. In 2023, Hilda broke and set a new record for the longest cooking marathon, cooking for 93 hours and 11 minutes. Although the record was…
Barcelona are optimistic about signing Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, Liverpool will face competition from City for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, and Everton to rebuff any interest in centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite.Signing Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has become an obsession for Barcelona president Joan Laporta, who is confident the Norway international, 25, will join the La Liga club in the future. (El Nacional – in Spanish), externalManchester City are set to rival Liverpool for the free transfer signing of 25-year-old England and Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi next summer, when his contract is due to expire. (Mirror), externalBrentford have…
Nigeria’s renowned chef and cooking influencer, Hilda Baci, has officially set another Guinness World Record for cooking the largest serving of Nigerian jollof rice ever. To set this record, she teamed up with Gino Nigeria to cook 8,780 kilograms of jollof rice. The record-breaking event took place on 12 September 2025 during the Gino World Jollof Festival at Eko Hotels & Suites in Lagos. The attempt drew huge crowds, featured performances and celebrity appearances. Apart from jollof rice being a beloved meal to Nigerians, it’s a Nigerian spirit to support one of their own when doing great things. Guinness World…
Fridah Ndinda has defended her Hollywoodbets Joburg 10km title after keeping ahead of a talented field to win the richest 10km prize in South Africa, at the Wanderers Club in Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, on Saturday, 13 September, 2025. Glenrose Xaba Breaks Elana Meyer Course Record to Retain SA Half-Marathon Title The 24-year-old Kenyan was chased all the way by SA marathon queen, Gerda Steyn – who finished in silver in the final stages of her preparations for the Cape Town Marathon midway through November – and the podiums completed by Karabo Mailula. Ndinda says that she has been running the…
Standing opposite OpenWine yesterday, we took a moment to observe in all the leafy roof tops on Wale street. Our eye was caught by “Elevate”, which looked like a new roof top bar. Upon closer inspection, it was a Cannabis Shop Cape Town, a new type of store that has bloomed during winter. The sound of a slapped bass drew our attention to OpenWine, where funky, live jazz echoes through the neighbourhood on a Sunday afternoon. There’s something about Cape Town on a sunny Sunday that just begs for good wine, good music, and good company. Yesterday, we popped…
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Team SA Olympian Elroy Galant was the first South African in action on day three of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where he competed in the men’s marathon. Galant finished 33rd in 2hr 16min 32sec in a race won by Tanzania’s Alphonce Sinbu in 2:09:48. In the closest marathon finish in World Championship history, Simbu just squeezed past Amanal Petros of Germany at the line Petros, who looked to have a slight edge with 50 metres to go, was given the same time for his silver medal performance. Illiass Aouani of Italy, who entered the stadium with Simbu and…
After the grind and grit of Week 6’s “Bare Minimum” phase, where housemates cooked over firewood and slept outdoors, Biggie flipped the script in Week 7. The house was transformed into a cocoon of indulgence, wellness, and comfort. Aptly named “Soft Life Week,” it reminded us that Big Brother Naija can be as much about thriving as it is about surviving. This week was a colourful reset filled with pampering, spontaneous surprises, and just enough drama to keep everyone hooked. A feast of treats The week kicked off on a delicious note as Biggie spoiled the housemates with surprise deliveries.…
The Springboks demolished the All Blacks 43-10 in New Zealand without the likes of Handre Pollard, Eben Etzebeth, Wille le Roux, Jessie Kriel, Damian de Allende, Franco Mostert and Vincent Koch. So, these up-and-coming future stars took their opportunity with both hands when it mattered most – with the Freedom Cup on the line and the Boks Rugby Championship life on the line in NZ. Meanwhile, a couple of players proved why they should be starting in the green and gold. DEAR RASSIE ERASMUS, THESE SPRINGBOKS DESERVE TO START MOVING FORWARD RG Snyman and Manie Libbok both had to come…
This September, TCP Design Studio celebrates five years of thoughtful design with a bold rebrand and a renewed creative direction. From modest beginnings to becoming one of Nigeria’s leading names in refined interior and architectural design, this milestone is not only a celebration of growth but also a testament to evolution. Founded in 2020, TCP has established itself as a leader in delivering timeless, elegant, and functional spaces across residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. The studio’s fifth anniversary marks the unveiling of a reimagined visual identity, an expanded service ethos, and the introduction of Afrocentric design elements that reflect a…