Author: Prudence Makoge
The audience at the Billboard Women in Music event was in for something special as Tyla took the stage to perform ‘Push 2 Start.’ From the moment the music kicked in, she had all eyes on her, delivering a performance that was equal parts movement, attitude, and sheer presence. Held in Inglewood, California, the annual event honours women who are reshaping the music industry, from artists to executives. Among the many performances of the night, Tyla’s stood out for how she completely owned the stage. Against a backdrop of shifting lights and starry visuals, she moved fluidly with her dancers,…
Former Premier League winning striker Chris Sutton said the law was well known among the players.”It’s clever from Luis Diaz really, because he knows he is onside once Tarkowski has played the ball,” he told BBC Sport.”I don’t think changing the law is a good idea. It’s more complicated than just this one scenario, because without having this subjective element, you would be back to where everything is offside.”If you are Everton, you feel slightly hard done by – I get that. But everything can’t be black and white unless you want to go back to the days where if…
Photo credit: blacksherif_/Instagram Ghanaian star Black Sherif has released his much-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Iron Boy‘, and it’s a raw and powerful 15-track ride that mixes strength with vulnerability. The album combines hip-hop and Afrobeat, with standout features from Nigerian stars Fireboy DML and Seyi Vibez. ‘Iron Boy’ tells a story of overcoming life’s toughest moments. With tracks like ‘The Victory Song’ and ‘So It Goes,’ the album reflects resilience and the relentless drive to push forward, no matter the challenges. In his own words, Black Sherif says the album is for “everyone finding their way, embracing their truth, and pushing…
SA Rugby has announced a 32-player Springbok Women’s squad flying out on Friday to Marcoussis near Paris in France ahead of a one-off Test match against Spain in Alicante on 19 April, 2025, and Bulls Daisies duo Faith Tshauke (utility forward) and Xolelwa Diliza (hooker) have earned first national call-ups. Tshauke’s inclusion comes as no surprise as she was a standout in the recently completed Women’s Premier Division, won by the Daisies for a third year running, while Diliza comes in for Micke Gunter, who was ruled out of the tour after picking up a knee injury in the final.…
Morne van den Berg makes his return as Ivan van Rooyen tweaks the Lions lineup for their round-of-16 EPCR Challenge Cup clash against Edinburgh in Scotland on Friday night. The Pride will face Sean Everitt’s men in the European cup knockout tie at the Hive Stadium, with the visitors’ backs to the wall after three successive defeats in the Vodacom URC that includes a 42-0 hammering by Glasgow Warriors last week. Van den Berg, who last featured for the Lions at the beginning of March, returns after a three-week injury lay-off to replace Nico Steyn in the No 9 jersey.…
If you’re craving something delicious and filling, this fried yam with roasted chicken wings and green sauce recipe from food blogger Toms is just what you need. Toms adds a bit of turmeric powder to the yam before frying it, giving it a golden colour and the perfect crunch. The green sauce, made with scallions, peppers, garlic, and ginger, adds a nice kick that ties everything together. With the crispy yam and tender roasted chicken wings, all topped off with that flavourful green sauce, this dish is sure to satisfy. If you’re ready to see how it all comes together,…
South African canoeing’s top speedsters come together at Roodeplaat Dam in Gauteng, for the South African Sprint Canoeing Championships. The regatta on Friday, Saturday and Sunday is the first national championships under the newly rebranded PaddleSport SA federation, and also the start of a new Olympic cycle after Paris 2024. Heading the list of big names is 25-year-old Hamish Lovemore, who won the B final in the Olympic 1 000m K1 event in Paris. For a paddler to emerge from a river racing and marathon background to effectively finish within the top 10 at the Olympic sprint regatta so quickly…
Photo credit: ng_supereagles/Instagram Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago will compete in the Unity Cup, a men’s football tournament set to take place in London this May. Announced by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the tournament aims to celebrate football and culture among African and Caribbean nations with large communities in the UK. It will be held after the European club season ends, ensuring top players can participate. The competition kicks off on Tuesday, May 27, with Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago facing off in the first semi-final. Nigeria and Ghana will go head-to-head the next day. The losing teams…
When is Monnapule Saleng’s making a return? Well a decision is getting closer with Orlando Pirates fans still in suspense. Pirates supporters were buzzing with excitement last weekend when star winger Monnapule Saleng was spotted back in training after a prolonged absence. Hopes soared as fans anticipated his return to action. However, the excitement was short-lived. Saleng did not travel with the squad for their crucial CAF Champions League clash against MC Alger on Tuesday, leaving supporters wondering about his true status. Fitness concerns keep Saleng side lined Reports indicate that Saleng’s continued absence is more about fitness concerns rather…
What happens when some of the biggest names in entertainment, fashion, and nightlife come together? A movement is born. In a bold move to reshape narratives and empower the next generation of creatives, Sunky O, lifestyle & nightlife curator and author of The Other Side of Midnight, led an insightful career initiative that brought together industry leaders to share their journeys, challenges, and triumphs. Sunky O, DJ Consequence, Bolaji Ogunmola, Brown Inspired, Haiye Yinka, and HolarofLagos took the stage, delivering game-changing insights that shattered myths and redefined what success truly means in unconventional career paths. The event, designed for students…