Author: Prudence Makoge
Photo Credit: Skales/Instagram One minute, you’re in your apartment thinking about the next song you want to record. The next, a track you released back in 2015 is suddenly at the centre of attention — not just anywhere, but in Seville, Spain, and across Europe. What a surreal, pinch-me moment for Skales. One that’s bound to stay with him forever. During the 2025 Copa del Rey tournament, the 23rd edition of Spain’s annual knockout football competition, Spanish football stars Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, and Samu Omorodion danced to Skales’ now-viral track, “Shake Body,” in a hotel room during the competition,…
Photo Credit: Veekee James /Instagram One thing you can always count on is Veekee James showing up in style. Whether she’s in a skirt suit with a sweeping coat, a boubou, or just about anything else, the fashion designer knows how to serve a look that’ll have you doing a double take, and maybe even a third. For her brother’s wedding, Veekee stepped out in bright blue and looked absolutely beautiful. She wore a lace gown with a structured off-the-shoulder top, sheer long sleeves, and blue sequins. The lower half featured a wrapper skirt in the same rich lace, also…
Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has reportedly made up his mind on the existing squad at Amakhosi. NASREDDINE NABI SUBMITS LISTS In what looks like the worst Kaizer Chiefs squad ever seen, reports say coach Nabi has forwarded a list of players who should be moved on. The same report claims that the Tunisian coach has also written down the players he wants Amakhosi to sign. “Coach (Nasreddine) Nabi has already drawn up a list of players that he wants the team to release at the end of the season,” a source told Citizen. “He has already submitted the…
The Jaguars staged a remarkable comeback to secure a hard-fought 52-50 win over the Southern Stings on Day 5 of the Telkom League at the Sun City Super Bowl outside Rustenburg, in the North West Province on Wednesday, 30 April 2025. After a tough start, the Jaguars set the tone for the rest of the match with the defensive trio of Jamie van Wyk, Zane Bodenstein, and Lungile Mthembu shining in the third quarter, making crucial turnovers while Goal Shooter Ine-Marì Venter impressed with 89% shooting accuracy. “We’re happy with the win, but we’re still working towards our goal. Our…
What does it really mean to travel? Is it just about destinations and curated Instagram shots, or the passport that lets you cross borders in the first place? The April 2025 issue of Lost in Lagos Plus Magazine asks bold, necessary questions with the theme “Dreams vs Paper” — a striking exploration of privilege, access, and the politics of movement. In this refreshingly raw and reflective edition, Editor-in-Chief, Elvis Osifo, opens the conversation with an essay that hits home for many Nigerians: how a simple green passport can feel like a locked door instead of a key. The issue doesn’t…
Affies edged Paul Roos at the Wildeklawer rugby festival on Wednesday while there were also wins for Marlow, Nico Malan and Waterkloof. In a match briefly halted in the second half due to lightning, Affies openside flank Luan Potgieter scored two tries from dominant driving mauls, with blindside flank Elwin Jansen van Vuuren also crossing the line in a 20-18 win for the Pretoria school. Flyhalf Ruben Groenewald managed the game superbly for Affies in torrential conditions, kicking a crucial conversion and penalty goal. Paul Roos replacement hooker Lehan Barnard scored a late try but Affies were able to hang…
Chude Jideonwo, Media entrepreneur and celebrated storyteller, hosted Africa’s first-ever talk concert, #WithChude Live, in Lagos, Nigeria. The atmosphere was electric as more than 5,000 guests packed the hall for a groundbreaking night of vulnerability, truth, and deep emotional connection. Chude hosted panel conversations with celebrated stars, including Teni, Taaooma, and Kiekie on one panel and Ruth Kadiri, Hauwa Lawal, and Moses Bliss on another. In addition, he conducted deeply personal interviews with some of Nigeria’s most beloved figures — Falz, Bovi, Funke Akindele, Jerry Eze, and Chimamanda Adichie — bringing stories of vulnerability, strength, and authenticity to life on…
Photo Credit: Jemima Osunde/Instagram It’s Jemima Osunde’s world today and the Nollywood actress is celebrating her birthday in true style, marking the day with not one, but two fabulous photoshoots that show off her flair for fashion and grace. In the first look, Jemima stuns in an off-the-shoulder denim dress, tailored to fit perfectly and crafted in varying shades of blue. The long-sleeved piece features lighter denim panels that create a striking, geometric design, contouring her figure effortlessly. Her hair is styled in a voluminous, shoulder-length bob with soft brown tones and fringe, while her makeup keeps things natural, with…
Rory Smith, Julien Laurens and Stephen Warnock discuss how Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s “remonstrating and demonstrations” may have “set the tone” for the Gunners’ “nervous” first-half performance against PSG.WATCH MORE: Champions League highlights – Arsenal 0-1 PSGAvailable to UK users only. Source link
2024 champions North West laid down a marker of a complete performance to open their SA Hockey Under 21 IPT title defence with an 8-0 demolition of Mpumalanga at Cornwall Hill College in Centurion, Gauteng, on Tuesday, 29 April, 2025. North West showed their strength across the field in the opening encounter with eight different players getting on the scoresheet, including a brace from Emily Wilson. South Africa Crowned Champions of Africa Once Again In the second Pool A match, Southern Gauteng edged out a determined KZN Raiders side 2-1 with goals from Kashni Sundram and Hannah Quinton inside the…