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Photo Credit: Chika Okeke-Agulu/Instagram Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o was born in 1938 in Kamiriithu, near Limuru, Kenya. He was a writer, academic and activist whose work profoundly influenced African literature and postcolonial thought. He used his voice to celebrate African culture and challenge unfair systems. Through his books, plays, and teachings, he showed us that writing can be a form of freedom and that where we come from matters. He passed away on May 28, 2025, at the age of 87 in Buford, Georgia, USA. Here’s a brief highlight of his life: Education The majority of Ngũgĩ’s education happened in Africa.…
Stormers chief John Dobson and speedster Seabelo Senatla agree that “something special is brewing” as the Cape outfit eye a third Vodacom URC final appearance. Inaugural URC winners in 2022, the two-time finalists brace for a quarter-final showdown with defending champions Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium on Friday night. “It has been a tough season and a lot hasn’t gone our way,” Dobson told SportsBoom.co.za. “If you said at the start of the season we would be without our key forwards, people would have written us off. Yet, this team has shown real leadership and heart.” Hit hard by injuries…
Photo Credit: Keke Palmer/Instagram The glow, the hair, that dress! Yes Keke Palmer. And let’s not forget that catwalk through the Spirit Tunnel. Yes, Keke again. The multi-talented Hollywood star—singer, actor and bestselling author—was a guest on The Jennifer Hudson Show, and you know the routine. When you step onto that stage, you go through the tunnel, and when you go through the tunnel, you dance. But Keke? She did something else entirely. She glided through like a runway model, dressed in a light pink midi dress cinched at the waist with a slim matching belt. Her auburn hair bounced with…
Across the vast African continent, countless children undeniably possess limitless potential, yet frequently contend with significantly limited access to vital opportunities. The Johnvents Children’s Day Outreach, a commendable initiative first launched in 2024, endeavors to fundamentally alter this challenging reality. As an integral element of the Johnvents Group’s overarching Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy, this outreach program is specifically designed to both celebrate and equip children in marginalized communities with essential school supplies each year on Children’s Day. In 2025, this mission continued to grow. On May 25th, Johnvents Group partnered with Bramble Network, an organization dedicated to the physical,…
England have stand out moments with the bat, ball and in the field on their way to a crushing 238-run victory over West Indies in the first One Day International at Edgbaston. Source link
Banyana Banyana opened their 2025 #ThreeNations series account with a hard fought 3-2 victory against Botswana’s Mares at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville, on Wednesday, 28 May 2025. The Sasol-sponsored South African senior women’s national team took an early lead in the 13th minute with Adrielle Mibe scoring her maiden Banyana Banyana goal. Jermaine Seoposenwe extended the lead with goals in the 16th and 36th minutes, showcasing her experience and composure on the field. Botswana responded with determination, as Lesego Radiakanyo netted a goal in the 41st minute, followed by Laone Moloi’s strike in the 63rd minute, narrowing the…
Photo Credit: Chika Okeke-Agulu/Instagram Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o was born in 1938 in Kamiriithu, near Limuru, Kenya. He was a writer, academic and activist whose work profoundly influenced African literature and postcolonial thought. He used his voice to celebrate African culture and challenge unfair systems. Through his books, plays, and teachings, he showed us that writing can be a form of freedom and that where we come from matters. He passed away on May 28, 2025, at the age of 87 in Buford, Georgia, USA. Here’s a brief highlight of his life: Education The majority of Ngũgĩ’s education happened in Africa.…
Henco Venter returns from suspension to start at No 8 for Glasgow Warriors against the Stormers in Friday night’s Vodacom URC quarter-final at Scotstoun. Venter slots into a reshaped back row alongside Rory Darge and Euan Ferrie, while head coach Franco Smith has also recalled fullback Josh McKay from injury as the defending champions gear up for a repeat of last season’s last-eight duel with the Stormers. SA-born Scotland international Kyle Steyn leads the team from the wing, with Kyle Rowe and McKay completing the back three. In the midfield, Sione Tuipulotu returns for his first home appearance since January,…
To many, the stretch of celebration that defined #JP2025, the official hashtag for the union between Tanzanian singer Juma Jux and Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo, Iyabo Ojo‘s first daughter, may have seemed excessive. The wedding unfolded over three months, beginning with a Nikkah ceremony in Tanzania and continuing through receptions, a civil wedding, a vibrant traditional Yoruba wedding, a beachside white wedding in Lagos and the final reception in Tanzania. It quickly became the most talked-about wedding of the year, a visual spectacle of fashion, music (of course) and love. Alongside the festivities, Juma Jux released a stream of songs…
Femi Olayebi stands as the visionary force behind the prestigious FemiHandbags brand. With over three decades of expertise in leather craftsmanship, Olayebi has evolved from her early handbag designs in 1992 to become one of Africa’s most respected authorities in luxury leather goods. Her exceptional talent and design expertise earned recognition as a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women scholar in 2008, while her masterful creations gained international acclaim at the Pure London handbag showcase in 2010. By 2012, her business success had become a case study at Lagos Business School, cementing her reputation as an industry pioneer. In 2017, Olayebi revolutionized…