Author: Prudence Makoge
When life delivers a loss so deep that it shakes the very ground beneath you, it’s easy to want to disappear. To give up. To retreat from the world. Many of us struggle with grief and almost never know how to handle it. How to continue with life knowing that a person you shared the world with is no longer around. How to continue putting your best foot forward with a gaping wound in your heart. For Pam Landsman, the only way through was to keep going and to keep showing up. This Mother’s Day, her story is not just…
Was there any shortage of dashing looks at the 2025 AMVCAs? Absolutely not! The ladies made their mark on the red carpet with intentional style, leaving us in awe of their beautiful looks. But what about the men? Well, they showed up with equal flair, confidently stepping out in fashion that caught just as much attention. The men walked the carpet in sharp, tailored suits in various formal styles, each one exuding personality. Chimezie Imo and Elozonam stood out in bright red, while IK Ogbonna sported a chic green and black combination. Adedimeji Lateef’s silver suit, with silver embellishments on…
Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok is set to join Kintetsu Liners next season, where Wallabies legend Quade Cooper has reportedly been lined up as backline coach. According to Rapport, Libbok will join former Vodacom Bulls teammate Burger Odendaal at the Japanese outfit, with Cooper’s presence apparently influencing Libbok’s decision after the Australian confirmed he is retiring as a player after six years at the club. ICYMI: Libbok ‘requests’ Stormers release While initially structured as a sabbatical with Libbok contracted to the Stormers until 2028, director of rugby John Dobson has acknowledged to Netwerk24 that the Springbok world champion may have played…
Photo Credit: Chioma Chukwuka/Instagram The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was a night that celebrated Nollywood in all its glory. Among the night’s biggest winners was Femi Adebayo’s “Seven Doors”, which took home two major awards — Best Lead Actor for Femi Adebayo and Best Lead Actress for Chioma Chukwuka. While Chioma couldn’t attend in person, her joy was evident in an Instagram video, where her shock and happiness were clear for all to see. The night didn’t just celebrate the rising stars but also took a moment to honour the icons who’ve shaped Nollywood…
Trains sweeping the floor, corseted gowns that don’t just hold shape but demand space, sequins that catch more than light—they catch breath. The AMVCA red carpet, laid across the floors of Eko Hotel and Suites, had seen fashion before. But not quite like this. If that carpet could speak, it would have quite the tale from the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. It would tell you that Africans arrived not just in style, but with a new definition of it. The women, especially, came with intention. Each look had its own language, shaped by designers from across the continent.…
Shane Lowry will go into the final day of the Truist Championship in the joint lead with his European Ryder Cup team-mate Sepp Straka.Irishman Lowry carded a three-under par 67 in a third round that included five birdies and two bogeys.The last of his five birdies came on the 17th and moved him level with Austrian Straka, who hit a 66, on 14 under at the Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon Course.”I’m driving the ball pretty straight, not very far but it’s going on the fairway, and once I get myself on the fairway I can be dangerous,” said Lowry.”If I…
The SA women’s 4x400m team delivered a standout performance by setting a new national record, joined by the 4x400m mixed team including Shirley Nekhubui and Zenéy Geldenhuys setting a season’s best, with all teams progressing to Sunday’s finals at the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China, on Saturday, 10 May, 2025. In the women’s 4x400m heats, Nekhubui, Hannah van Niekerk, Precious Molepo and Geldenhuys won their race in 3:28.01, finishing well clear of Germany, who took second place in 3:28.63. The SA squad broke the national record of 3:28.30 which was set by Nekhubui, Geldenhuys, Hannah van Niekerk and Molepo…
Photo Credit: Falz/Instagram Falz is gearing up for the release of his sixth studio album, “The Feast,” dropping at the end of the month. To set the tone, he’s offering a taste of what’s to come with a new single, “Round of Applause.” “Round of Applause” is layered and thoughtful, yet light on its feet — a mix of wit, confidence and social awareness, wrapped in Falz’s unmistakable charm. In it, Falz asserts his pride and sharp wit, navigating love, politics, fame, and the desire for ease in a society where rest and joy are radical. It’s a song about owning…
Paarl Gim defeated Paul Roos in the Stellenbosch mud to remain unbeaten this season, while Paarl Boys’ were too good for Grey College. Gimmies scored three tries – two by inside centre Ethan Barker and one by flyhalf Louis Koen – to win 17-10 in difficult conditions at the Markotter. Flank Luke Kent and tighthead prop Gerrit van Vuuren crossed for Paul Roos’ two unconverted tries. At Brug Street Stadium, Paarl Boys’ fought back from 10-5 down at half time to beat Grey College 25-10 – their first win in this annual fixture since 2017. Left wing Kaleb Holmes gave…
MAKEMATION, a coming-of-age family drama with AI/tech themes that has garnered significant attention and captivated audiences across Nigeria, is entering its final week in Nigerian cinemas. Following this, a carefully planned staggered release is scheduled to take place across Africa and the rest of the world. Produced by Rise Interactive Studios, the film is a moving portrait of how AI and other emerging technologies are reshaping everyday life through the eyes of young Nigerians, and this explains why it has struck a significant chord across the country. It’s not just entertaining; it’s sparking real conversations in living rooms, classrooms, and…