Author: Prudence Makoge
Photo Credit: Fisayo Fosudo/Instagram If you’ve spent any time on the Nigerian internet, you know that Fisayo Fosudo is the man with the plan (and the cleanest transitions in the game). But beyond the sleek tech reviews and the signature black turtlenecks, Fisayo has always had his finger on the pulse of where the creator economy is actually headed. As we navigate 2026, the noise is louder than ever. AI is everywhere, and everyone has a ring light—but who will actually stay relevant? We had a quick chat with Fisayo to get his take on why the chasing views era…
Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman expressed frustration and disappointment in his team’s fourth-place finish at the HSBC SVNS Singapore on Sunday. The Blitzboks dropped both matches in the National Stadium on Sunday, losing against France in the semi-finals and then to New Zealand in the playoff for third place. ‘Not our best performance’ “It was certainly not our best performance in a while,” said Snyman about Sunday’s matches. “There was no lack of effort out there, but our execution and decision making were not up to standard, and we paid the price for that” South Africa dropped from top of…
Photo Credit: Dorcas Shola Fapson/Instagram The 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles delivered a number of memorable moments, including a first-ever red carpet appearance for actress and DJ Dorcas Fapson, popularly known as Ms DSF. Stepping out at the Crypto.com Arena, Dorcas made her Grammy debut in an all-white look that immediately stood out. Her gown featured a heavily embellished bodice, with crystals and beadwork arranged in geometric patterns. The design came with a high neckline, a sleeveless cut and a peplum waist that flowed into a sheer tulle skirt, finished with a high slit. She completed the look…
A blazing first half, steady nerves, and a roaring home crowd powered South Africa to a commanding 65-50 victory over England on Sunday, sealing a hard-fought 2–1 series triumph in the Spar Challenge international netball Test series at the Ellis Park Arena in the City of Johannesburg on Sunday, 1 February 2026. Proteas coach Jenny van Dyk reverted to the starting seven from Thursday’s First-Test win over England, with the only change seeing Elmeré van der Berg coming in at goal shooter for Rolene Streutker. The South Africans came out firing in a fast-paced opening quarter, taking an early lead…
Photo Credit: Fela Anikulapo-Kuti/Instagram History was made in Los Angeles this weekend during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards season. The pioneer of Afrobeat, Fela Anikulapo–Kuti, was posthumously honoured with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at the Special Merit Awards Ceremony. This landmark recognition makes Fela the first African artist to receive this honour, a moment that cements the global legacy of Nigerian music. The Recording Academy bestowed this honour upon Fela alongside an elite group of international music heavyweights, including Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Cher, and Paul Simon. In an official statement, Harvey Mason Jr, CEO of the Recording Academy,…
The Blitzboks were beaten by France in the semi-finals of the Singapore Sevens on Sunday. France won 12-5 after leading 12-0 at half-time. The Blitzboks will play New Zealand in the third-place playoff at 12:33 (SA time) with France facing Fiji in the final (1:41pm SA time). France surged into a 12-0 lead on the back of a dominant opening period. Pauline Riva scored after two minutes and converted for an early 7-0 lead. The Blitzboks made several unforced errors in the opening minutes, while Andy Timo was proving a handful for the defence. With five minutes on the clock,…
South Africa’s men’s sevens finished in fourth place at the HSBC SVNS Singapore on Sunday, following two close defeats – to France and New Zealand – in the National Stadium in the semi-final and third-place playoffs. Against France, the South Africans just could not score the try they needed to draw level and they went down by 12-5, while against New Zealand, one unsuccessful conversion determined the 14-12 result. Fiji beat France 21-12 in the final. SOUTH AFRICA 12 NEW ZEALAND 14 South Africa suffered their third consecutive defeat, this time in the third-placed match against New Zealand, again with…
If there is one thing we have learned over the last few years, it is that navigating the Nigerian economy requires a mix of grit, strategy, and a very healthy dose of foresight. As we settle into 2026, many of us are asking the same questions: Where is the money going? How do we protect our hard-earned Naira? And what exactly should we be prepared for? To help us make sense of it all, we reached out to the brilliant Tosin Olaseinde, founder of Money Africa and Ladda, for her expert predictions. Known for breaking down complex finance into “English…
Kaizer Chiefs have a rare opportunity to secure a historic continental treble if they manage to lift all the trophies they are currently competing for this season. Amakhosi remain in the hunt for the Betway Premiership, the Nedbank Cup and the CAF Confederation Cup, and winning all three would see the Soweto giants claim their first-ever treble. Both Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns have achieved this feat within the past 15 years, but Chiefs have never managed to match it. However, signs of belief are growing after a rejuvenated start to 2026. Amakhosi have won all four of their matches…
Veteran actor, producer, and educator Joke Silva is lending her voice and experience to an important story, joining the Nigerian documentary “Mothers of Chibok” as an Executive Producer ahead of its cinema release. From 27 February, the documentary will begin screening in cinemas across Nigeria and Ghana, distributed by FilmOne Entertainment. The rollout marks the widest theatrical release ever for a Nigerian-made documentary, bringing the story to audiences on a scale rarely seen for the genre. Directed by Joel ‘Kachi’ Benson, “Mothers of Chibok” centres on a group of women who continue to farm their land to pay for their…