Author: Prudence Makoge
Bisquit & Dubouché, the storied French cognac house known for its audacious spirit and deep heritage, is set to host its highly anticipated Consumer Launch Event in Lagos, offering an immersive taste of luxury culture to Nigeria’s most discerning lifestyle tastemakers. Following the success of its exclusive media launch, the upcoming consumer experience marks a bold step in introducing the Bisquit & Dubouché legacy to a wider audience. Set against a backdrop of curated design, elevated conversation, and sensorial discovery, this launch is not just a celebration of cognac, it’s an invitation into the world of a brand defined by…
Team SA Olympian Jamie Riddle had an unforgettable debut in the San Francisco T100 Triathlon on the legendary Escape From Alcatraz course on Saturday when he finished fifth after a fine performance. The race was won by German Rico Bogen who cut the tape in stopped 3:15:53, nearly two minutes ahead of runner-up Jelle Geens (Belgium), with Mika Noodt (Germany) in third. “It was fight to the end and I delivered a lifetime best performance on the biggest stage of triathlon,” Riddle posted on Instagram. “Jamie a few years back was broken, Jamie today still navigates highs and lows, but the ability to…
There’s a quiet significance in the moments people create when they come together—whether through spontaneous celebration, intimate connection, or reflective stillness. Whether it’s a shared toast among friends, a peaceful evening with a loved one, or a single sip that stirs memory, the Singleton Tango is portrayed as more than a cocktail. It is framed as an experience that encourages individuals to slow down, be present, and savour the richness of the moment. This vibrant drink blends the rich, smooth warmth of Singleton 12-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky with the juicy sweetness of fresh mango, the zesty brightness of lemon…
Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns have a CAF Champions League final on Sunday. The challengers are Egypt’s Pyramids FC. Following the first leg tie last weekend, Sunday’s second leg will start at 1-1. Lucas Ribeiro broke the deadlock after 54 minutes before Pyramids’ Walid El Karti equalised during 90 minutes of stoppage time. Speaking to the media ahead of the second leg final, Sundowns’ chairman, Tlhopane “Tlhopie” Motsepe, revealed that Kabo Yellow expect nothing less than a win for Abafana BaStyle on Sunday. Mamelodi Sundowns team vs Raja Casablanca. Image: @safootclassics/X CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL: PYRAMIDS FC VS MAMELODI SUNDOWNS “That’s what we want, to go there…
The #ThreeNations series, which serves as vital preparation for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco this July, sees Banyana Banyana square off against Botswana’s Mares at 15h00 in Atteridgeville in Gauteng, South Africa on Wednesday, 28 May, 2025. Banyana Head Coach Dr Desiree Ellis met her WAFCON counterparts Botswana’s head coach Alex Malete and Zambia’s Nora Häuptle at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Tuesday, ahead of the highly anticipated #ThreeNations Series featuring the three countries. The three COSAFA countries, who have all qualified for the upcoming continental tournament, are using the series to test combinations, assess readiness, and…
Doing Life With… is a BellaNaija Features series that showcases how people live, work, travel, care for their families and… everything in between. We are documenting the lives of all people and ensuring everyone is well-represented at BN. Our last feature was with Kelani Fatai. Did you miss it? You can catch up here. Today, we’re doing life with Princess Adesile, a modern royal and cultural ambassador. Born into the prestigious lineage of the Awujale of Ijebu land, she made the headlines at the 2024 Ojude Oba festival as the first female horse rider to receive widespread recognition, redefining what tradition looks…
Coach John Plumtree praised replacement Bradley Davids for holding his nerve in the Sharks’ 6-4 penalty shootout win against Munster at Kings Park. Jaden Hendrikse, Jordan Hendrikse and Davids all nailed their two attempts at the end of the Vodacom URC quarter-final, with 22-year-old Davids sealing the win. Munster replacement Rory Scannell was the only kicker to miss in the penalty shootout, as Jack Crowley and Conor Murray were also on target. Plumtree admitted the Sharks hadn’t prepared for such an eventuality. “We were scrambling in the [coaches] box to get the pitch map for the kickers,” he told SuperSport…
Photo Credit: Toyin Abraham/Instagram So, can we talk about how Toyin Abraham just casually showed up looking like royalty in all white? Because wow. She’s wearing this gorgeous agbada-inspired outfit — a midi dress layered with a long, draped cloak — and it’s giving traditional meets glam. The whole look is clean, flowy, and super confident. But wait, the best part is how the bottom half is covered in the prettiest floral appliqués in pink, purple, green, yellow and orange. It’s like your dream bouquet got turned into a fashion moment. Toyin added a white headwrap (iconic), some sparkly silver…
Team SA Olympian Zakithi Nene clocked the fastest time in the 400m in the world this year when he won the one-lap event at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on Saturday. His time of 43.76 lifted him to 16th on the all-time list, and only the second South African other than Wayde van Niekerk to break 44 seconds for the distance. Elsewhere, Shaun Maswanganyi, part of Team SA’s 4x100m silver medallists at Paris 2024, clocked his fastest time of the season when finishing second in the 200m in 20.47. Bayanda Walaza also placed second in his race, the men’s…
Photo Credit: Hasset Dereje/Instagram Can we get a loud cheer for Ethiopia’s Hasset Dereje? She just carried Africa into the Top 4 at the 72nd Miss World in India, representing the continent with style and power as Miss Continental Africa. She rose from a solid lineup of African semi-finalists, including Nigeria’s Joy Mojisola Raimi, who bowed out as a Top 20 finalist after showing up strong throughout the competition. Only two from Africa made it past the semi-final cut—Hasset and Namibia’s Selma Kamanya—and only Hasset carried the continent into the final round. Also making it to the final four are…