Author: Prudence Makoge
Hey, BNers! We are back with another edition of our monthly friendly competition that allows you, our BN Community, to nominate your favourite small-scale business. The winning small business will be featured as our #BNShareYourHustle awardee of the month, and receive a FREE post on the BellaNaija website and our social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook). We look forward to helping you create awareness for your brand and giving your business the much-needed boost. Here’s how it works: Leave a comment below, nominating your favourite small-scale business for the month (even if it’s yours!). Share why you’re nominating this business and what…
One of Africa’s most iconic football brands has officially stepped into the women’s game, and the implications could be transformative. Kaizer Chiefs, a club with a proud legacy and a fan base that stretches across the continent, has signed a landmark agreement with Home Sweepers Ladies FC, a Gauteng-based side competing in the Sasol Provincial Women’s League. While this move ensures compliance with CAF’s club licensing regulations ahead of Chiefs’ participation in the CAF Confederation Cup, the message from Naturena is clear: this is about far more than checking a regulatory box. The decision to formally back a women’s side…
For those struggling to conceive, Bridge Clinic would like to be with you on this journey and you don’t have to go through it alone. Fertility challenges can feel isolating, but many people are on the same journey, and Bridge Clinic is here to help. As one of Nigeria’s leading fertility and reproductive health centres, Bridge Clinic has spent over 25 years helping couples and individuals achieve their dream of parenthood with compassion, advanced medical care, and real verifiable results. Combining years of experience with global standards, ethical practice, and compassion to deliver world-class, high-quality fertility care. Whether you’re trying…
SA Rugby, SuperSport and the SABC have reached an agreement for the public broadcaster to air one of the Springboks’ Tests this month. The second match between the Boks and Italy on Saturday, 12 July (5.10pm) at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha will be broadcast live on SABC 2, SABC radio stations and SuperSport. SA Rugby, SuperSport and the SABC announced a broadcast agreement between the two media houses to enable the SABC to broadcast the second Test between the Springboks and Italy on 12 July, which will also mark the 30th anniversary of the Boks historic 1995 RWC…
By GARY LEMKE in Swakopmund You heard him before you saw him. To the untuned ear it might have been hip hop, or what it rap? No matter. When Tumelo Mahan arrived with Team SA at The Dome indoor pool for Thursday afternoon training, the beat was on. Mahan is at the Region 5 Games to put on a show. Now part of Rocco Meiring group of swimmers at the University of Pretoria, which is a breeding ground of champions and which has helped Meiring’s status to one of the best coaches in the world – anyone say the best…
Photo Credit: Keith David/Instagram Keith David, the iconic American actor and voice talent, is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2026, and the moment he found out is as moving as his decades-long career. With nearly 50 years in the entertainment industry and over 400 film and television credits, Keith David’s contributions are nothing short of legendary. From roles in “Platoon,” “The Thing,” and “They Live” to unforgettable voice work in “Gargoyles,” “Princess Mononoke,” and Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog,” his deep, commanding voice and screen presence have made him a fan favourite…
Completing last year’s podium was Remco Evenepoel, who achieved an impressive third place on his race debut.Belgium’s double Olympic champion, who won road race and time trial golds at Paris 2024, carries Soudal-QuickStep’s hopes following a fourth-place finish at the Dauphine, but he has yet to hit his very best form since suffering multiple injuries in an accident while on a training ride in December.And, while he demonstrated his time trial abilities in winning stage four, the former Vuelta a Espana winner finished more than four minutes behind Pogacar overall.The 25-year-old was pipped to the podium there by Florian Lipowitz…
Photo Credit: Mohbad/Instagram There are artists who make hits. Then there are artists who make moments. Mohbad was the latter. His sound felt like a Friday night in Lagos — loud, unpredictable, full of emotion. One minute he’s singing about survival with grit and gravel in his voice, the next he’s riding a beat that could light up an entire room. Mohbad’s work lingers. It’s not just the rhythm, it’s also the honesty. His lyrics echo real-life Lagos: the resilience, the hustle, the small joys. Whether it’s a slow groove or rapid-fire delivery, there’s always a sense of purpose. Each…
The Blue Bulls and Western Province were among the big winners of the U18 Girls tournament, while the Golden Lions made another statement in the U16 Girls results in the second round of the FNB Girls Rugby Weeks in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 2 July 2025. The Lions, Boland, Bulls and WP remain unbeaten after two rounds of the U18 tournament, while Griquas, Free State and the Valke have opened their respective accounts, after securing important wins on day two. Griquas rebounded from a 52-0 loss to Zimbabwe to beat the Limpopo Blue Bulls 17-7, while Free State showed similar determination,…
Photo Credit: COLORS/Instagram Fave has a new song, and guess where she decided to debut it? On A COLORS SHOW — the stripped-down music series known for spotlighting raw vocal talent and storytelling. The track, titled “Intentions,” is one of the songs off her forthcoming debut album, and it’s as personal as it is reflective. On it, Fave sings about ambition, family responsibility, and emotional honesty. She speaks to the pressure that comes with rising success, the need to protect her space, and the importance of people being clear about what they want from her. Dressed in a sheer, form-fitting…