Author: Prudence Makoge

Photo Credit: Dami Elebe/Instagram Guess who the newest mum in town is? It’s none other than Dami Elebe, the creative force behind ‘Skinny Girl in Transit,’ ‘The Men’s Club,’ and ‘Flawsome.’ This time, though, she’s sharing a story of her own: the arrival of her baby boy. In a sweet Instagram reveal, Dami and her husband, Emeka Emodi, shared the news of their baby boy’s arrival with a post that captured the moment perfectly. The couple, both dressed in white, Dami cradling her baby bump while Emeka hugged her from behind. “New titles: Mom and Dad,” they wrote. “We’re happy…

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Norman Laker says JD Schickerling is back in Stormers training and up for selection, as Ruben van Heerden emphasises the importance of Saturday’s clash against Connacht. The Stormers, just one point outside the Vodacom URC playoff positions, this week begin a four-match stretch at Cape Town Stadium. Speaking in a teleconference on Monday, Laker provided several injury updates, including news on Schickerling – the lock hasn’t featured since injuring his shoulder against Leinster in January. “JD is also training fully at the moment so, so far so good,” said the defence coach, while confirming that flyhalf Manie Libbok and winger…

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Banky W wasn’t wrong when he sang, “Ain’t no party like a Lagos party, ’cause a Lagos party, we don’t bother nobody…” The Lagos premiere of ‘Owambe Thieves’ brought that line to life. From bold fashion statements to cultural flair, the night delivered everything the film’s premiere theme promised and more. Produced by Eniola Ajao and directed by Kayode Kasum, ‘Owambe Thieves’ is the latest comedy-heist film lighting up Nollywood. And if the movie title didn’t already set the tone, the premiere made sure to drive it home. The red carpet felt like a full-on aso-ebi affair. Lace, sequins, embroidery,…

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The SA National Swimming Championships in Gqeberha came to an end with seven swimmers having achieved qualifying times for the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore in July. Leading the pack was Pieter Coetzé who achieved the cut in four events. The fourth of those was accomplished on the final night of competition after cruising to victory in the 200m backstroke in 1min 56.07sec. “Mission accomplished,” said Coetzé afterwards. “I just wanted to qualify, get it done. Obviously it would have been nice to be with a bit faster … but I think I’m in a very good spot for this…

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Photo Credit: Lush Eby/Instagram Obinna Iyiegbu celebrated his 50th birthday over the weekend, and what a celebration it was. We’re sure the city of Abuja is still buzzing from all the excitement that filled the air, as guests from across Nigeria and even abroad gathered to celebrate with the business mogul, popularly known as Obi Cubana. And what’s a 50th birthday without a proper photoshoot (or several)? Of course, Obi Cubana’s birthday was no exception, with multiple photo sessions capturing unforgettable moments. After a beautiful family shoot, Obi and his wife, Ebele Iyiegbu (better known as Eby Lush), took things…

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Nasreddine Nabi revealed the one thing holding back a Kaizer Chiefs star. Amakhosis’ sensational youngster, Wandile Duba, is making headlines—and goals, but head coach Nasreddine Nabi says one key issue still stands between the 20-year-old and superstardom. Duba continued his impressive run by scoring in Chiefs’ dramatic 2-1 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup semifinal at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday. That win secured Chiefs a place in their first final in six years, where they’ll face bitter rivals Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium on May 10. Duba’s composure and Du Preez’s late winner  Chiefs trailed 1-0…

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The 2025 SA National Swimming Championships has concluded with three women swimmers having achieved qualifying times for the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, at the Newton Park Swimming Pool in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape on Sunday, 13, April 2025. Erin Gallagher dipped under the required time in the morning heats of the 50m butterfly to add her name to the South African team list for Singapore, finishing in 25.93 seconds before choosing to skip the evening final, which was won by 17-year-old Jessica Thompson in a time of 26.47 seconds. “I was very, very happy. I remember touching the…

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Remember ‘Before 30,’ the 2015 hit drama that spotlighted the real-life pressures faced by single Nigerian women navigating love, career, and cultural expectations in Lagos? The series followed four close friends, played by Damilola Adegbite, Beverly Naya, Meg Otanwa, and Anee Icha, as they raced against an unspoken deadline: getting married before turning 30. Well, the story isn’t over. Now, nearly a decade later, it continues with ‘After 30.’ Damilola Adegbite, Beverly Naya, Meg Otanwa, and Anee Icha reprise their roles as the four friends we first met in Lagos, but this time the pressure of beating the clock is gone.…

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Two-time world champion Eben Etzebeth and fullback Aphelele Fassi are among the returning Springboks named in a 28-man Sharks squad for a two-match European tour. John Plumtree has named a formidable group for the trip to Scotland and Northern Ireland. The Durbanites, currently fourth in the Vodacom URC, face Edinburgh in round 15 of the competition at Hive Stadium on Friday, before tackling Ulster in Belfast next week. The head coach has welcomed back Etzebeth, Fassi, Grant Williams and Lukhanyo Am, as part of a 16-12 split between forwards and backs. MORE: Sharks next up in ‘Biltong Series’ – Everitt…

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  Photo credit: Priscilla/Instagram We’re counting down the days to Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux’s Nigerian wedding, and if their pre-wedding rollout is anything to go by, we’re in for something truly special. Last week, the couple dropped look after look from their pre-wedding shoot, and it’s been such a joy to follow along. Each day came with a new vibe, a fresh story, and a little more insight into their world. They’ve already shared big moments earlier this year, tying the knot in Tanzania with a beautiful Nikkah and civil ceremony that felt intimate and full of meaning. Now,…

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