Author: Prudence Makoge
When BellaNaija interviewed Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu who founded ColdHubs – a cold chain network reducing post-harvest losses for small-scale farmers, a friend of mine had just started purchasing vegetables in large quantities from Jos to resell in Lagos. He incurred massive losses recurrently. Why? The roads were bad, the journeys were long and exhausting, and more than half of the produce spoiled before they got to Mile 12 market. After several months, he gave up. Nnaemeka, in his interview, emphasised the need to have cold storage in markets to enable local farmers to store their produce for a long time. …
Qiana Joseph recorded a half-century to steer the West Indies to a four-wicket DLS win against the Proteas Women in the opening One-Day International at the Three Ws Oval in Barbados, on Wednesday, 11 June 2025. The result gives the Windies a 1–0 lead in the three-match series. Joseph led from the front with an explosive 60 off 58 balls, including 10 boundaries and a six, as the home side chased down South Africa’s total of 232/9. The rain-shortened run chase saw the Windies reach the revised target of 180 in just 32 overs, after the innings was reduced to…
Photo Credit: Taraji P Henson/Instagram Have you seen “Straw,” the latest Netflix film from Tyler Perry? If you have, then you already know just how emotional and compelling it is. At some point, you probably found yourself wiping away a few tears — and maybe even more. That’s how powerful the story was. Taraji P. Henson’s performance hit so hard, she had viewers crying. And if watching it stirred up all those feelings, just imagine what it was like for those behind the scenes. In a recent interview, Taraji opened up about the emotional depth she had to tap into…
Director of rugby Jake White says the Vodacom Bulls must find that “little bit extra” when everything is on the line to finally achieve URC title glory in Dublin on Saturday, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. Saturday’s showdown at Croke Park represents the Pretoria outfit’s third URC decider in four seasons, and facing a Leinster side desperate to claim their maiden URC crown on home soil. South Africa’s most decorated rugby franchise, with three Super Rugby titles and 25 Currie Cups, the Bulls aim to end a sequence of two URC final defeats and convert a 4-2 head-to-head record against the Irish…
Bringing an abundance of vibrant energy and vibes to The Palms, Lekki, Hennessy unveiled Hennessy Artistry: The Reboot Lagos Edition, a spirited celebration embracing music, art, fashion, and the pulsating essence of Nigerian youth culture. The moment the doors opened, an electric atmosphere immediately permeated the venue. Expertly hosted by the charismatic Jimmie Akinsola and the engaging Hype man Jerry Shaffer, who maintained a high level of guest entertainment, the event showcased a formidable lineup of DJs, including popular figures such as Aniko, Tobi Peter, DJ Stormy, DJ Cee Y, DJ Caspersandra, DJ P.i.e, and Eze Do All. The evening…
South Africa’s Olympic silver medallist javelin thrower Jo-Ane du Plessis (formerly Van Dyk) is in Oslo, which is the latest stop on her Diamond League campaign as she continues to confirm herself as one of the elite throwers in the sport, writes MARK LEMKE. The 27-year-old arrived in the Norwegian capital from Prague to prepare for her fourth round of the World Athletics Diamond League programme for 2025, having previously competed in Xiamen, Shanghai and Rabat. Du Plessis is enjoying her first full year on the Diamond League trail, having debuted on the circuit in August last year in Chorzow,…
Kaizer Chiefs have uncharacteristically moved away from the prospect of signing free agent Percy Tau, and former signing Khama Billiat may be the reason why. “The team feels that apparently, they believe they have learnt a lesson from the signing of Khama Billiat and Keagan Dolly,” an inside source explained. “They paid a lot of money, but the club believes those returns were not worthy of it. So that’s why they are looking at other forward players apart from Percy Tau. So, for now, he is not one of the targets. But in football, you never know what will happen…
Five years ago, Favour and Obi crossed paths at the hospital where they both worked. The first time they locked eyes, there was a spark that neither could deny. They lost touch for a while, and fast forward to last year, fate brought them back together, and everything just clicked! Now, they’re taking a beautiful step forward, as Obi planned a romantic rooftop proposal for his baby girl where he asked her to marry him… and of course, she said Yes! They look perfect together, and we are super stoked for them. Enjoy their proposal photos and love story below:…
For Robyn Coetzee and her teammates at the University of Cape Town Football Club, promotion to the Hollywoodbets Super League was more than just a victory, it was the fulfilment of a four-year dream. “As a team, this has been a dream we shared for the past four years,” Coetzee reflects. “We fell short early on, even making it as far as the national playoffs. But we believed in our potential, backed each other, and gave it everything. Gaining promotion has been our greatest achievement so far.” Emy Casaletti-Bwalya on Empowerment, Legacy and Leading Women in Sport June 4, 2025…
When Veekee James invites you to a party, especially her 30th, you don’t just show up — you arrive. The theme was “Black, Gold and High Fashion.” And if there’s anything Nigerian fashion is known for, it’s making a theme feel like a movement. There were women in sleek gowns, bold textures, and exaggerated silhouettes. Some had dramatic sleeves, plunging necklines, and all the detail that tells you someone really thought about this look. Some paired theirs with fascinators that made you do a double take. It felt like a scene straight out of a fashion week finale. The guys…