Author: Prudence Makoge
Photo Credit: Temi Otedola/Instagram Who else is excited about a new Nollywood film? We definitely are, and even more so because some of your favourite stars are part of it. The upcoming supernatural thriller is titled “Ms. Kanyin.” Beneath the façade of a perfect school lies a dark secret. It should have remained buried. But now, it’s been disturbed — and it’s coming. “Ms. Kanyin” takes us into the eerie corridors of a boarding school where Nigerian folklore breathes new life into horror. The story follows Amara, a gifted student who, in her pursuit of perfection, makes a dangerous deal.…
Rally legend Carlos Sainz has decided not to run for the presidency of motorsport’s governing body the FIA in December’s election.The 63-year-old, who said in May he was considering the idea, explained that “the present circumstances are not ideal to set the grounds for my candidacy”.Sainz said in a statement on social media, external that he believed the FIA “still needs important changes, which I remain genuinely hopeful will be tackled in the upcoming years”.He added that a campaign would interfere with his preparations for next year’s Dakar Rally.Sainz won the Dakar for the fourth time in 2024 and will…
Photo Credit: Veekee James/Instagram Leave it to Veekee James to turn cooking into a full-on fashion moment. The designer chose to show up for her kitchen duties dressed like a Yoruba bride, and the result was nothing short of a statement. If she was going to make amala and abula, then why not make it extraordinary and fashionable? Her outfit was a structured deep red buba and a short asooke wrapper in bold blue, red, and black stripes. Draped across her shoulder was a matching ipele that added an extra layer of style. And then there was the gele. That…
Every so often, a moment comes along that can change everything. For women in sport, that moment could begin with you. As gsport celebrates the incredible milestone of its 20th edition, the call to recognise unsung heroes is louder, more urgent, and more exciting than ever. Since 2006, the gsport Awards have stood as a beacon of recognition, honouring athletes, coaches, administrators, media professionals, volunteers, and pioneers who are changing the face of sport in South Africa. This year, the movement is growing stronger than ever. Across the continent, passionate voices are rising to nominate game changers. From high-performance athletes…
About a week ago, the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD Nigeria) hosted its highly anticipated 2025 Biennial Lecture—a distinguished event held in honour of our remarkable President and Chairman of the Governing Council, Alhaji Tijjani M. Borodo, LLM, F.CIoD. It was a memorable evening—a graceful blend of elegance, deep reflection, and transformative ideas. The atmosphere was electric with camaraderie as directors, corporate leaders, and boardroom giants came together to celebrate a leader whose contributions have left a lasting imprint on our Institute. The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Tayo Aduloju, CEO of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), who…
Aphelele Fassi is revered for his step length and the speed it generates, but it is the strides he’s taken off the field that have led him to the Bok No 15 jersey. Fassi made his Test debut on the wing against Georgia in 2021 but played just twice more for South Africa in the next 1,000 days, missing the 2023 Rugby World Cup during a period he was sent back to the Sharks to work on his game. A more refined player and matured person returned to the national set-up last year and the reward was eight Test starts…
Another athletics meet, another hugely impressive performance from South Africa’s 800m star, world indoor champion Prudence Sekgodiso. This time it was at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava, Czech Republic, where she clocked a personal best, leading from start to finish over the two laps and winning in 1min 57.16sec. This was also a meet record and 0.1 seconds faster than her pervious best from last year. Sekgodiso, who placed herself in the international spotlight when reaching the final of the Paris Olympics, was in control after the second pacemaker dropped out on the back straight and never looked in…
Should everyone be a creator? The short answer is no, we shouldn’t all feel the need to be one. However, I understand the pressure to join in. Everywhere you look, people are vlogging, posting carousels, repurposing ideas, and sharing insights. While you’re watching all of this, you might find yourself wondering if you’re falling behind. The Thought of Relevance The common thought is “If I don’t create, I’ll be invisible and irrelevant.” And social media makes it worse. The people getting jobs, gigs and influence don’t have two heads. You want to do something, anything, that proves you aren’t wasting…
The all-important list of jockeys for the 130th renewal of the Hollywoodbets Durban July to be run at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday, 5 July has been confirmed. The Grade 1 race over 2 200m will go off at 16:00. JP van der Merwe will return to ride defending champion Oriental Charm for James Crawford. Meanwhile, champion South African jockey Richard Fourie will be aboard Eight On Eighteen for trainer Justin Snaith and owners Nick Jonsson and Johann Rupert. Fourie is gunning for a fourth Hollywoodbets Durban July title having previously won aboard Belgarion (2020), Do It Again (2019) and Legislate…
Photo Credit: Brandy/Instagram Raise your hand if your childhood included pretending to be Brandy or Monica in front of the mirror, clutching the TV remote like it was a gold-plated microphone, fully convinced your living room was a packed arena. You belted out: “I’m sorry that you (sorry that you) / Seem to be confused (confused) / He belongs to me / The boy is mine.” You turned your back, flipped your hair (or tried to), and rolled your eyes right on cue, syncing every move with Brandy and Monica. It was the late ’90s, and the drama always came…