Author: Prudence Makoge
Months after dropping his joint EP ‘Hard Guy Confessions‘ with Mavin boss Don Jazzy, Johnny Drille returns with his first single of the year, ‘Angelina,’ featuring the vocals of singer-songwriter Fireboy DML. ‘Angelina’ is a romantic ballad filled with affection, longing and devotion. In it, Johnny Drille and Fireboy DML express their love for a woman named Angelina. The lyrics paint a picture of someone rare and extraordinary, a woman who lights up every room, brings comfort like medicine, and is deeply adored. The music video tells a charming story. Johnny Drille spots a beautiful woman at the shopping mall…
Rising South African middle-distance star Adriaan Wildschutt smashed the national 10km record at the Absa Run Your City Gqeberha leg on Sunday. Wildschutt broke the tape in a brilliant 27min 28sec, surpassing the previous record of 27:35 set by Precious Mashele on the same course in 2023. The 26-year-old Ceres-born athlete, who earned R30,000 for his victory and an additional R50,000 bonus for setting the new national record, explained how he went about his impressive feat. “It felt good coming off the back stretch, the last 3-4km, I knew it was going to be a real fight, but I also…
Ifedayo Agoro of Diary of a Naija Girl (DANG) and her love, Frank Itom, are sharing a beautiful chapter from their forever journey, the video from their civil wedding. The couple, who got engaged in February this year, have been sharing stunning moments of their relationship, and now they’re letting us in on one of the most special ones yet. In a new vlog on her YouTube channel, Ifedayo takes us back to the day they said “I do” in an intimate civil ceremony. Here’s how she describes it: This special moment marks a new chapter in our relationship and…
After playing a starring role in Tottenham’s run to a first FA Cup final last season, on-loan Grace Clinton was forced to watch from the sidelines at Wembley as her parent club Manchester United claimed the trophy. This time round she is hoping to play a major role, having scored the crucial second goal against City on Sunday.”We want to win trophies at this club so it’s really exciting and hopefully I finally get to play,” the midfielder told BBC Sport.”It [being ineligible last season] was a weird feeling. I couldn’t really explain it.”The combative midfielder was taken off in…
Butterfly specialist Erin Gallagher took the 100m Fly title in a time of 59.16 seconds ahead of Rebecca Meder second on Day 3 at the SA National Swimming Championships in Gqeberha, on Saturday, 12 April, 2025. Breaststroke Legacy Lives On as Rebecca Meder and Kaylene Corbett Qualify for World Champs Just missing out on a World Champs qualifying time in the race, the two-time Olympian is hopeful of a better result in the 50m event. “I definitely should be under the qualifying time regardless of where I’m at in my training, but I told rmyself before this meet that I…
In a surprise collaboration that feels both fresh and exciting, American rapper, singer, and producer Shaboozey, real name Collins Obinna Chibueze, teams up with British pop singer Myles Smith for a brand-new single titled “Blink Twice.” You might know Shaboozey from his genre-crossing sound rooted in country and rock—and if you caught his live performance with Beyoncé at the NFL Christmas Halftime Show, you know just how electric he can be. ‘Blink Twice’ takes listeners on a reflective journey through the highs and lows of life, identity, and time. It’s a song about feeling lost, searching for purpose, and holding onto hope…
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says he will tell the national body not to bid for the 2035 or 2039 Rugby World Cup tournaments. South Africa hosted the global showpiece for the first and only time in 1995. Since then, there have been failed bids from SA Rugby for the 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023 tournaments. Australia and the USA will host the 2027 and 2031 World Cups respectively, with Spain the early favourite to stage the 2035 event as World Rugby looks to bring it back to Europe. Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are also reportedly considering a…
When Afro-beats meets Artificial Intelligence, magic happens, and Infinix is embracing that revolution. The arrival of the bold and innovative NOTE 50 Series signifies more than just an advancement in smartphone performance for this forward-thinking brand. It represents the creation of an entirely new and intuitive way for individuals to connect with their devices, seamlessly powered by its advanced One-Tap AI technology and uniquely brought to life by the voice of the globally recognized music icon, Davido. Yes! that Davido. One Tap, One OBO: Where Tech Meets Culture The NOTE 50 Series introduces Folax, Infinix’s intelligent AI assistant. But this…
Jordy Smith won the battle of the Team SA Olympians when he took his first world championship tour victory in eight years at the Surf City El Salvador Pro in long, overhead waves. The 37-year-old Smith, who joined the tour in 2008, excelled as the waves improved for the final two days of competition and comfortably beat Matthew McGillivray in an all South African final. He dedicated the win to his wife and to his father, who shapes his surfboards. “I’ve always wanted to ride his board in a final and to win on it, and that dream has come…
Photo Credit: Obi Cubana/Instagram When one clocks 50, it’s only right to roll out the red carpet and paint the town red for a grand celebration. Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, turned 50 and painted the town in more colours than just red, in true Obi Cubana style. The businessman, socialite, entertainer, philanthropist, and chairman of the Cubana Group marked the milestone with a lavish birthday bash that lit up the city of Abuja. Guests trooped in from far and wide to celebrate him, and it was nothing short of a spectacular affair. But what we love most…