Author: Prudence Makoge
The British & Irish Lions face an anxious wait over the fitness of Tomos Williams. The scrumhalf suffered a hamstring injury in their commanding 54-7 win over the Western Force in Perth on Saturday. The Lions started their nine-game Australia tour in ominous fashion in front of 46,656 fans at Optus Stadium, with Williams and Elliot Daly bagging braces. But Williams, a veteran of 65 Tests with Wales, clutched at his left hamstring early in the second-half after he acrobatically dived over the corner. He limped off the field and did not return. “It’s too early to have an exact…
Photo Credit: Simon Ashley/Instagram Simone Ashley arrived at the “F1: The Movie” premiere in London dressed in something that looked less like a gown and more like wearable design. Her Balmain dress, part of the house’s autumn/winter 2025 collection, was golden in hue but sharper in mood. With its halter neckline, rigid bodice, and exaggerated peplum, the dress read more sculpture than soft glamour. Everything around the look was carefully measured. She wore gold sandals, a slim watch, and Skydiamond jewellery. Every piece worked together without overpowering the main attraction: that beautifully sculpted gold dress. Later on, the Bridgerton star…
British number one Joel Makin has become the first Welsh player to win the PSA Squash Tour Finals after he beat world number one Mostafa Asal at Toronto’s Revival Film Studios.The 30-year-old won the first two games 11-10, 11-7, before Asal, 24, retired from the match due to an ankle injury after the Egyptian went 1-0 behind in the third game. Makin was appearing in the first major PSA final of his career and he has now won the 10th – and biggest – title of his career. It is Makin’s second title of the season after also winning the…
As the sun rose over the historic city of Ilorin on the third day of Eid al-Adha, the streets burst into life with the rhythmic sounds of drumming, galloping hoofbeats, and joyous celebration. The Ilorin Emirate Durbar 2025, held at the Kwara Baseball Park and along the city’s royal routes, unfolded as a stunning display of unity, cultural identity, and enduring royal heritage. This year’s Durbar was more than an event; it was a reaffirmation of Ilorin’s unique place in Nigeria’s cultural map. From the regal entry of His Royal Highness, the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, led…
Prudence Sekgodiso’s stellar season continues as the World Indoor Champion ran a personal best to win the 800m title on Tuesday, June 24, at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting (Golden Spike) in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The South African track star led from the front but broke away towards the end of the race as she finished in a time of 1:57.16. Not only did Sekgodiso run a personal best, but her race time was also a meeting record. She was unfazed by her competitors getting closer as she neared the finish line to show why she was the…
Martell, one of the oldest great cognac houses, has renewed its partnership with global Afrobeats star Davido for a third term, first signed in 2021. Now in its fifth year, the partnership goes far beyond a traditional brand ambassadorship to a business partnership. The renewed partnership was spotlighted on 25th June during the inaugural Afrobeats Live event in Paris, signalling the next phase of Martell’s evolving cultural strategy – backing the platforms, people, and conversations shaping the future of Afrobeats. Davido’s continued role reflects the brand’s long-term commitment to cultural partnership rooted in creative collaboration, infrastructure, and purpose. Afrobeats is…
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the Barbarians’ unpredictability is just what the world champions need in preparation for what they’ll face later this season, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. Saturday’s clash at Cape Town Stadium – the first between the teams in the Republic – launches South Africa’s challenging 14-match 2025 schedule, featuring Tests against Italy, Georgia, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, France, Ireland and Wales across three continents. The Baa Baas side boasts global stars including All Blacks Mark Telea and Hoskins Sotutu, alongside Stormers lock Ruben van Heerden, creating exactly the uncertainty Stick wants the Boks to steel themselves this…
Nigerian music icon Olamide Adedeji, widely celebrated as “Baddo”, hosted an exclusive breakfast listening session on Thursday, June 19, 2025, to unveil his highly anticipated eleventh studio album, Olamidé. The intimate event, held at a luxury venue in Lagos, was produced in partnership with The Breakfast Club, an exciting platform that curates unique early-day breakfast and music experiences, and is one to watch on the Lagos social scene. A Morning of Music, Culture, and Connection Guests were treated to a first and immersive physical listening of Olamidé featuring standout tracks like “Indika” (with Dr Dre & Spinall), “99” (with Asake,…
The hosts opened the scoring in the 20th minute when returning Rhyse Martin offloaded to Davies who gathered the ball well on the bounce and pirouetted away from Wakefield centre Johnstone to dive over.Three minutes later, Wakefield were level thanks to a wonderful flowing move which ended with a pass over the top from Jake Trueman who found Johnstone to score his seventh try of the Super League season.Wakefield then went ahead when, on the last tackle, they patiently created an overload on the right and Jowitt found Hall to score a try for a side which at that stage…
In this edition of “Meet the Star,” a segment dedicated to spotlighting talents in Nollywood, our spotlight is on Omowunmi Dada as she reflects on her Nollywood journey, evolving roles, and her latest film, “Red Circle.” In our previous feature, we caught up, Efe Irele, who talked to us about her career journey, her Nollywood journey and most importantly and interestingly, her latest project, “My Mother Is A Witch.” If you missed it, you can read it here. If you’ve been watching Nigerian cinema lately, chances are you’ve seen Omowunmi Dada. She’s been showing up in all the places that matter:…