Author: Prudence Makoge
Ready for some mid-year music? Kizz Daniel is here to soundtrack your season with his brand-new EP, “Uncle K: Lemon Chase.” The 7-track project is everything fans have come to love about Kizz Daniel — playful, romantic, cheeky, and, at times, deeply reflective. The opener, “Black Girl Magic,” is a heartwarming love song laced with witty one-liners. And really, who else could come up with a line like, “Make I be your Joseph knack you like carpenter”? Classic Kizz. As the EP unfolds, we land on “Secure,” featuring Zlatan, an energetic, bass-heavy banger that immerses us in a world where…
Photo Credit: Bloody Civilian/Instagram Bloody Civilian is back and ready to get us moving with her latest single, “Ladida.” This sultry track is soaked in emotion, exploring desire, longing and the irresistible pull of love or lust. With its hypnotic rhythm and repeated choruses of “la-di-da-da-da-da,” the song carries a dreamlike quality, capturing the way one person can completely take over your thoughts and senses. “Ladida“ tells the story of being caught up in a rush of feeling, both physically and emotionally. It moves between tension and pleasure, creating a moody, melodic space where love feels all-consuming. Have a listen…
The group, which includes the investment arm of the San Francisco 49ers and is led by private healthcare tycoon Andrew Cavenagh, has bought 51% of the Scottish Premiership runners-up.Andrew Cavenagh, chairmanHaving been educated at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania between 1988 and 1992, Cavenagh started his career in commercial banking, working at several publicly traded insurance companies.He served on committees and boards of industry groups such as the Self-Insurance Institute of America (SIIA) and went on to fill executive roles at Berkley Risk and Berkley Accident & Health prior to eventually kick-starting Philadelphia-based health insurance firm ParetoHealth as chief executive in…
Mind Sports South Africa’s mixed pair of Sydney Wood and Luay Khan form the Protea Esports Team for Tekken 8 who have just landed arrived at the 2025 BRICS Esports Championships competition city, where the two will experience their first taste of international competition in Moscow, Russia, from 31 May to 1 June, 2025. The Cape Town-based Wood is rated the best female Tekken 8 esports athlete in South Africa, and her comrade-in-arms Khan, from Durban, is reputed to be the best Tekken 8 esports athlete in the country. Protea Esports Team Member Sydney Wood to Debut Internationally at the…
Do you remember the classic love song “Olufunmi“? We’re sure you do. Maybe you sang it to your crush, or maybe someone sang it to you and it felt like pure magic. That unforgettable tune by the iconic group Styl–Plus? Well, get ready for a wave of nostalgia and something refreshingly new. Rapper Ladipoe has released a brand new version of the timeless hit, and yes, it comes with his signature wordplay and smooth flow. Titled “Olufunmi (The Missing Recipe)”, the track is a sweet reimagining of the Styl-Plus classic and guess what? The legendary group joins him on the…
Jake White says there’s a “different vibe” at the Vodacom Bulls going into Saturday’s URC quarter-final against Edinburgh at Loftus Versfeld. The Pretoria-based franchise hopes to go all the way this season, having reached the final in the inaugural season of the competition, against the Stormers in Cape Town, and again last season, against Glasgow at Loftus. The Bulls have only once failed to progress past the URC quarter-final stage, in the 2022-23 season when losing away to the Stormers. “I’ve done this many times in different competitions and I’m not saying that in an arrogant way,” White said of…
Photo Credit: GWR Oluwatobi “Tobi” Oyinlola just made history! The Nigerian-born researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records for creating the smallest GPS tracking device (prototype) in the world. Measuring just 22.93 mm x 11.92 mm (0.90 x 0.46 in), the device is smaller than a thumbprint and opens up a world of possibilities across industries. Tobi was driven by a simple but powerful problem: most GPS devices on the market were far too bulky for the tiny systems he envisioned. They consumed too much power and added unnecessary weight. “I…
The third event in the five-part series, the Absa Run Your City Durban 10K, will take place on Sunday, 13 July. Elite runners – both local and international – are set to compete for their share of the impressive 2025 combined prize purse of R1.61-million, while South Africa’s top athletes will also be chasing the groundbreaking SA athlete prize incentives. “The first two events of the Absa Run Your Series in 2025 delivered truly world-class and nail-biting performances,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder. “Adriaan Wildschutt was phenomenal in Gqeberha, clocking 27:28 and setting a…
A new initiative focused on early tech education is set to take place in Lagos this June. Digital Equity Africa is organizing what is described as the first AI Summit for Children in Africa — an event aimed at introducing Nigerian children to the evolving world of artificial intelligence. Scheduled for June 14, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre, the summit targets children aged 6–16 and will feature curated sessions, practical activities, and interactive exhibitions designed to foster awareness and understanding of AI concepts in a child-friendly environment. Parents and the education ecosystem are not left out, there will be…
Thabiso Sesane is still out injured, and boy, have Orlando Pirates missed him. The ‘millennium baby’ will be back next season. Sesane could be back for Orlando Pirates in August Thabiso Sesane started the campaign in domineering form, becoming a pillar in the heart of their defence. It was, therefore, a massive blow to the club and player when he was cruelly struck down with a serious tendon injury in February. The rupture was deemed bad enough for the 25-year-old to undergo surgery. Full recovery could take anywhere between four and six months. If Sesane’s rehabilitation goes well, he could…