Author: Prudence Makoge
Italian referee Andrea Piardi will take charge of the blockbuster URC title clash between the Vodacom Bulls and Irish giants Leinster in Dublin on Saturday. Piardi will referee his third consecutive Grand Final at Croke Park, and takes on the responsibility a month before he makes history as the first Italian to oversee a British & Irish Lions game in the second Test against the Wallabies in Melbourne on 27 July. ALSO: Jake on ‘underdogs’ Bulls’ final challenge He has made nine appearances in the URC this season, bringing his total to 54 and while he may celebrate his third…
Latest literary sensation Iris Mwanza is scheduled to headline a special book soiree in Lagos. The event celebrates her acclaimed debut novel, “The Lions’ Den,” which was recognized as one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Must-Read Books of 2024. The exclusive gathering, hosted in partnership with Alliance Française de Lagos/Mike Adenuga Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos, on June 21, 2025, marks a rare opportunity for Nigerian readers to engage with one of contemporary fiction’s most exciting new voices. The event will feature an author’s keynote where Mwanza will be joined in conversation by Nigerian media personality, Kikelomo Atanda-Owo. There will also be a…
The Innovative AI-driven technology brand TECNO today announced that it is strengthening its already close relationship with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) by becoming the Official Global Partner of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025 and TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, KE- UG – TA 2027, bringing its “Stop at Nothing” spirit to the continent’s fans for years to come. The announcement follows TECNO’s successful sponsorship of the tournament in 2023, when it became the exclusive smartphone sponsor for the event. TECNO’s role as Official Global Partner and Official Smartphone and Exclusive Partner in the…
New Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has revealed he had a secret wedding earlier this year.The NFL’s four-time Most Valuable Player spent months contemplating his future before deciding to sign a one-year deal with the Steelers.Rodgers signed his contract on Saturday and in a picture posted by the team on social media,, external he had a black band on his wedding ring finger.The 41-year-old held a news conference on Tuesday after spending his first day training with the Steelers and one of the last questions was about the ring.”Yeah, it’s a wedding ring,” said Rodgers.Asked how long he’s been married,…
Siya Kolisi and the Springboks get behind the Proteas as they prepare for the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s from Wednesday. WATCH: Boks hit the ground running To the @ProteasMenCSA, best of luck in the #WTC25 at Lord’s, we are 100% behind you 🤝#ForeverGreenForeverGold pic.twitter.com/c1wAj8PxxZ — Springboks (@Springboks) June 10, 2025 Photo: SA Rugby Source link
The four-week program will equip 30 participants with the skills and insights needed to enhance their storytelling and design innovative marketing campaigns for their content through a curriculum designed to foster collaboration, storytelling excellence, and strategic campaign execution. Participants will work in teams as media consulting firms to tackle stereotypical narratives about Africa. Each group will develop a unique marketing campaign to reshape global perspectives about the continent. They will be guided by six mentors. Only members of the African Narrative Collective are eligible to apply for the African Content Creators Lab. We are thrilled to collaborate with Del-York Creative…
Photo Credit: Niyi Fagbemi/Instagram Every year, the Ojude Oba festival, among numerous photos and sights, renders one iconic photo that captivates the internet. Last year, it was the photo of Farooq Oreagba that earned him the title “King of Steeze”, flaunting his arm tattoo, a cigar in his mouth, and riding on horseback with striking grace. Since then, public interest in the festival has surged. It now draws thousands of attendees, including non-indigenes of Ijebu and Ogun State. Those who couldn’t attend were eager for that one image that would once again steal the internet’s heart. This year, many would…
Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly just completed their first deal ahead of the 2025/26 PSL season. Kaizer Chiefs have just made their first signing ahead of next season. Nasreddine Nabi and Amakhosi management are determined to right the wrongs of the previous season. So, it all starts with some exciting new signings. This is apparently the first one. CHIEFS FIRST SIGNING MADE? Chiefs have reportedly secured the signature of former Orlando Pirates defender, Paseka Mako. “Pirates were keen to extend his stay at the club but believed (he had) already agreed terms with Kaizer Chiefs after the Nedbank Cup final in…
Photo Credit: Timini Egbuson/Instagram Timini Egbuson knows how to make a birthday feel like a moment. The actor, who has built a reputation for serving looks just as easily as he delivers lines, recently dropped a series of birthday photos that remind us why we’ve always had him on our style radar. The vibe is cool, composed, and self-aware. He wears a white collared shirt, undone just enough to feel relaxed, layered under a light blue coat with textured fabric and sharp dark trim. He pairs it with black trousers and shiny black shoes, the kind that reflect both the…
Hooker Dan Sheehan insists Leinster won’t be outmatched in desire as the Irish giants gear up for Saturday’s Vodacom URC final against the Bulls at Croke Park. Leo Cullen’s men have endured three consecutive URC semi-final exits, while also falling short in this season’s Investec Champions Cup, and are chasing a first title since 2021. The two top-ranked teams in the league stage this season, Jake White’s Bulls lead Leinster 4-2 in URC clashes, including a historic Dublin semi-final win in 2022 and back-to-back Loftus victories ahead of this week’s decider. MORE: History maker to blow URC final “Absolutely no…