Author: Prudence Makoge
The Champions Cup final on Saturday between Bordeaux and Northampton at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff is set to be broadcast live on Youtube. According to CityAM.com, the EPCR are negotiating with the UK broadcast rights holders to stream the final on YouTube, though it remains to be seen whether the broadcast will be geolocked for fans in the region. READ: Saffa streak continues in Champions Cup final English Premiership defending champions Northampton beat Leinster in the Dublin semi-final to advance to the final for the first time since 2011, while Bordeaux knocked off reigning champions and Top 14 rivals…
Love showed up in every detail at Asa Asika and Leona Adesanya’s wedding. It was in the rich purples and deep greens worn with pride. In the coral beads passed down through generations. In the lace, the gele, the agbada. In the hand fans doing double duty as style statements and heat control. And in the music, joy, and spirit that filled the room. The bride’s crew came repping in green, the groom’s side rolled through in purple. Lace was everywhere, gele game was strong, and the men showed up in white agbadas and embroidered caps. No one slacked. It…
There’s a popular saying in Lagos: “Shine your eyes well before you buy land.” This saying holds a lot of truth. In a city where real estate is booming and land is highly valuable, there are many unscrupulous individuals ready to take advantage of buyers. If you want to verify any property in Lagos, you need to do your homework before your hard-earned money disappears. You’ve likely come across lands for sale in Ibeju-Lekki, Sangotedo, Ikorodu, Epe and even in upscale areas like Lekki Phase 1 or GRA Ikeja. These offers might sound enticing, the prices may appear attractive, and…
The Stormers prepare for their away semi-final against Glasgow in typical Cape Town winter weather. URC QUARTER-FINALS: Stormers to tackle champs Play-off mode has been activated ⛈️ #iamastormer @Vodacom #URC pic.twitter.com/qwFfGWovGe — DHL Stormers (@THESTORMERS) May 20, 2025 Source link
Two Nigerians, Opeyemi Bright and Jason Jackson, have been sworn in as mayors of their respective London boroughs. Opeyemi is now the Civic Mayor of Barking and Dagenham, while Jason has been appointed Mayor of Islington. At just 29, Opeyemi Bright has made history as the youngest person to ever hold the position of Civic Mayor in Barking and Dagenham. Her appointment follows seven years of service on the council, after becoming the borough’s youngest Labour councillor in 2018 at age 22. Born in the UK to Nigerian parents, Opeyemi comes from a family deeply rooted in public service. Her…
Let’s be honest, shaving isn’t exactly anyone’s favourite task, even though it is quick and necessary. From razor bumps to missed spots, it often feels like a chore that could easily go wrong. But it doesn’t have to be that way anymore. The BIC® Female Shaving range is flipping the script. These aren’t the average pink razors designed to look cute but perform poorly. BIC makes razors that work. Thoughtfully, effectively and most importantly —for real results. Shaving, Finally Done Right There has been a long-standing gap in the grooming world when it comes to female shaving tools. While men…
Soweto giants Orlando Pirates might have to look elsewhere for a new left-back. Vuyo Letlapa looks to be on his way to Europe. FRENCH CLUB WIN VUYO LETLAPA RACE? “There are local teams which have shown interest and Pirates were believed to be in the forefront to sign him but apparently the French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice is the one leading now,” a source told Soccer Laduma. “They are very close to closing the deal. Remember, we spoke about European interest before,” the insider added. According to another source, the French side have offered to pay R20 million for…
Photo Credit: Efe Irele/Instagram Efe Irele has a new film coming to cinemas, and it’s titled “My Mother Is A Wicked Witch.” But before we dive into the story itself, we have to talk about how she turned up for the premiere, because Efe turned up looking like the superstar she is. The premiere was an all-red affair, and Efe Irele embraced the theme in the most elegant way. She wore a striking full-length red dress with a fitted bodice embellished with coral beads. From the hips downward, the dress flared into a dramatic silhouette made from a plush, textured…
World no. 151 Jahnie van Zyl, one of South Africa’s most promising young tennis players, will take on the global elite in her age group later this month, after having been accepted into the qualifying draw for the Roland Garros Junior Championships, Tennis South Africa announced in Pretoria on Tuesday, 20 May, 2025. Jahnie van Zyl Earns Silver at ITF African 14 and Under Masters Tournament The prestigious tournament will be held between 29 May and 7 June, in Paris, in conjunction with the French Open, which will be the second Grand Slam tournament of the year. Van Zyl, the…
UCT winger Ntokozo Makhaza says he’s “still in disbelief” after being invited to this week’s Springbok alignment camp in Cape Town. The 23-year-old was tipped off by UCT coach Robbie Fleck that Erasmus had asked for his number after the Varsity Cup final. Makhaza scored 32 points in the Ikey Tigers’ 44-21 win against Maties in Stellenbosch to lift the trophy for a third time. But it did little to prepare him for when Erasmus phoned. “One morning I had just woken up and I received a call from an unknown number. I picked it up and I hear that…