Author: Prudence Makoge
Hey there, #BellaNaijaWeddings fam! The weekend is here, and what better time to binge on all things love and beauty? It’s been an exciting week in the #BellaNaijaWeddingszone with so many heartwarming love stories, breathtaking bridal fashion, and beautiful moments that had us smiling non-stop. In case you missed out, no worries! We’ve compiled all the amazing features that graced our page this week — from sweet pre-wedding shoots to stunning traditional weddings and wedding inspos. Trust us, you’ll want to catch up on every bit of it! So, grab a cozy spot and let the love binge begin! 😍…
The Proteas Women are set to begin their white-ball tour of the West Indies, with the three-match One-Day International (ODI) series getting underway at the historic Three Ws Oval in Barbados from 10h00 local time (16h00 CAT) this evening. Speaking ahead of the opening ODI of the tour, captain Laura Wolvaardt reflected on the West Indies’ recent form and the threat they pose, particularly on home soil. “They didn’t have the best series over in England, but a couple of changes. Hayley Matthews is back. Chinellle Henry is back as well, and she’s been a pretty key player for them…
Photo Credit: Ric Hassani/Instagram It’s finally here — Ric Hassani’s highly anticipated album, “Lagos Lover Boy.” “So much hard work we all put into this,” the singer shared as he announced the release of the album. From beginning to end, “Lagos Lover Boy” is a celebration of love, packed with soulful stories and soulful melodies. The album boasts a star-studded line-up of collaborators, including Joeboy, Nonso Amadi, Dotti The Deity, Odumodublvck, Tolibian, Phyno, Portable, and American singer-songwriter Ne–Yo. Described as a journey through love and heartbreak in the vibrant city of Lagos, the album features the previously released single, “Love…
Johann van Graan says Bath don’t feel the weight of history as they prepare to face Leicester in Saturday’s Premiership final, aiming to end their long wait for another league title. Having finished 11 points clear of the Tigers at the top of the regular-season table, Bath saw off rivals Bristol to secure a return to Twickenham, where they were edged out 25-21 by Northampton last year. Van Graan’s troops ended the club’s 17-year trophy drought earlier in the campaign by lifting the Premiership Rugby Cup before winning the EPCR Challenge Cup last month with victory over Lyon in Cardiff.…
Photo Credit: Lush Eby/Instagram Obi Cubana and Lush Eby aren’t waiting for the official date — their anniversary countdown has already begun, and it’s filled with all the love you’d expect from a couple who’ve been together this long. Last year, they celebrated ten years of marriage with a dreamy party. Now, they’re taking us down memory lane with videos from that celebration, and the vibes? Still as romantic as ever. In one clip, Lush Eby shares moments from the party and adds: Counting down to our anniversary…It’s our anniversary week, guys❤️❤️Loving you has been the best thing ever, Shugah.Can’t…
David Bedingham’s top score of 45 kept South Africa within touching distance of Australia’s first innings of 212 in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s on Thursday but, despite being bowled out for just 138 in reply, South Africa restricted the reigning champions to 144-8 by the close of the second day. A lead of 218 runs with two wickets remaining is far from insurmountable on Friday’s third day. “It is an amazing chance and we are very excited about the opportunity to win,” Bedingham said after the close of play. “It could go either way but there is…
The national body added: “Scottish Rugby has committed to providing confirmation of what the high-performance programme will look like by the end of June, at which time the players will be advised of the next steps in the contracting process, with individual meetings scheduled, and contracts concluded, in July ahead of the Rugby World Cup.”In 2022, Scottish Rugby announced, external that 28 players would be offered professional contracts.It remains unclear how many players beyond the 15 already on 12-month contracts will be offered new deals.Most of the Scotland training squad also have contracts with their club sides, the majority of…
Finding your feet after life has wrestled you to the ground can be tough. It sometimes feel like a wounded dog crippled by life’s injuries. Yet we get kicked to get back up because the toxic voices, real or imagined, say we are not just trying hard enough. That we are lazy and weak. Perhaps the exhaustion from continually clawing your way out of disappointment has wearied you, leading you to let your life drift without the energy to grip the oars and steer your journey. Maybe it’s grief, shame, or the experience of being constantly misunderstood or labelled before…
The inaugural FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2, scheduled for 16 to 22 June 2025, in Wałcz, Poland, presents a momentous opportunity for South African women’s hockey in a tournament designed to elevate emerging national teams, offering a direct pathway to the FIH Hockey Nations Cup and, critically, a route to the elite FIH Hockey Pro League. The tournament’s structure ensures that each team will engage in extensive play, allowing them to prove their skills and test strategies against diverse international styles, and South Africa was drawn in Pool A, alongside Malaysia, hosts Poland, and South America’s Uruguay. Pool B…
Photo Credit: Mayorkun/Instagram He’s back like he never even left. After teasing fans for months and dropping the single “Reason 2 Japa,” which fuses Afrobeats with dancehall while capturing the spirit of Nigeria’s everyday hustle, Mayorkun is now going full throttle with the release of his third studio album, “Still The Mayor.” In “Still The Mayor,” Mayorkun reaffirms his status with confidence and charisma. Across twelve tracks, he delivers vibrant sounds and bold energy that remind us why he continues to reign. The album includes “Reason 2 Japa” and features an impressive line-up of collaborators such as Fireboy DML,…