Author: Prudence Makoge
Photo Credit: Memphis Depay/Instagram Memphis Depay never misses a chance to honour his Ghanaian roots. The Corinthians forward, who also plays for the Netherlands national team, often expresses his connection to Ghana through style, frequently stepping out in traditional Kente. To mark World Africa Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the founding of the Organisation of African Unity, Memphis chose to wear a striking Kente cloth in yellow, orange, blue, and red. Draped over one shoulder in true Ghanaian fashion, the cloth features bold geometric patterns and sharp block designs. He wore it shirtless, revealing the detailed tattoos on his…
What happens when South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, and Tanzania come together for one explosive cinematic experience? The result is SLAY — a vibrant, cross-continental comedy now streaming for free on YouTube. Watch the full video on youtube here: Directed and produced by Elvis Chucks, the multiple award-winning filmmaker and CEO of Diamond Groove Pictures, SLAY brings together some of Africa’s finest stars in a hilarious and feel-good movie about vanity, social media fame, and the pressures of living a “slay life.” The cast includes Nollywood heavyweights like Ramsey Nouah and Williams Uchemba, alongside continental talents like Fabian Lojede, Idris Sultan…
England withstand all-rounder Hayley Matthews’ brilliance to win the third and final T20 by 17 runs and complete a dominant series clean sweep in Charlotte Edwards and Nat Sciver-Brunt’s first series in charge.READ MORE: England withstand Matthews to claim T20 clean sweepAvailable to UK users only. Source link
Sam Sanders claimed the women’s South Africa Marathon Mountain Bike Championships, trusting herself to go long and be bold to win her maiden national title, at the Sappi Karkloof Trail Festival on Sunday, 25 May, 2025. The 41-year-old Team Efficient Infiniti Racing rider used her endurance to grind out a huge nine-minute victory over Bianca Haw and Danielle Du Toit, with Sarah Hill just missing a podium spot. Sanders powered away on one of the long climbs midway through the 85km race and then time-trialled her way home. After finishing second at SA Champs at the Absa Karkloof Country Club…
One of Africa’s first AI-powered radio stations, Konga 103.7FM, is redefining the Sunday worship experience for thousands of listeners, thanks to Church on Radio. This signature programme airs every Sunday from 7 AM to 11 AM, with the city of Lagos waking up to a fresh wave of inspiration ahead of a new week. Billed as one of the most impactful gospel radio belts in recent times, Church on Radio creatively delivers the church experience through the airwaves, from soulful Bible teaching and heartfelt testimonies to a lively gospel music countdown. Whether you’re at home, or going to a church…
Stormers and Springbok playmaker Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is one of three nominees for South Africa’s Vodacom URC Player of the Season accolade. Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Vodacom Bulls forwards Cameron Hanekom and Wilco Louw have been rewarded for their standout form during the 2024-25 campaign. Voting closed on Friday with the coaching teams of the Springboks and the four South African franchises, as well as members of the media, casting their votes for players from the four SA URC teams. Seventeen players received votes, with Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Hanekom and Louw – all three of whom attended the Boks’ alignment camp in Cape Town last…
In 2015, world leaders adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (also known as the Global Goals or SDGs) as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030. We are in the year 2025, which means we have five years to the 2030 deadline. While there has been progress in various parts of the world, many countries still face significant challenges in achieving the Global Goals. For instance, Nigeria experiences persistent issues such as poverty, inequality, inadequate healthcare, education gaps, and more. But amidst this, we see a high level of…
Brendan Ferns etched his name into the record books as he claimed the Bowls South Africa Men’s Open Singles title in a gripping showdown against Wayne Perry at Westview Bowling Club. The final, played in blustery conditions in Port Elizabeth, saw both players locked in a tense race to 21 shots, with the scores remaining neck-and-neck in the early stages. Perry, representing Wingate Park Country Club, matched Ferns for much of the encounter with precision draw shots and measured composure. But as the game entered its crucial phases, Ferns – also playing out of Wingate Park Country Club – found another…
Get ready to sink your teeth into pure indulgence as Burger Week is back and juicier than ever! From June 16th to 26th, join the celebration of all things burger in Lagos and Abuja, proudly presented in collaboration with Providus Bank. Awari by Lost in a City is excited to kick off this year’s Restaurant Week series with the fan-favorite Burger Week. For 10 mouthwatering days, over 60 top restaurants will serve up an exclusive Buy One, Get One Free burger offer, guaranteed to satisfy your cravings. But that’s just the beginning. Throughout Burger Week, gear up for: Burger Eating…
The New York Knicks produced a stunning comeback to claim a first win in their NBA Eastern Conference play-off finals against the Indiana Pacers.Defeat would have left the Knicks 3-0 down in the seven-game series, but New York – who were 20 points down towards the end of the second quarter – now only trail 2-1.Karl-Anthony Towns starred with 20 points in the fourth quarter to snatch a crucial 106-100 victory.With his side trailing 80-70 at the end of the third quarter, Towns – who played fewer than 28 minutes in game two – scored 15 points in the first…