[ad_1] Poetry has consistently served as a powerful medium for storytelling and self-expression, and Nigerian poets have made significant contributions to this tradition over the years. However, in Nigerian poetry, as an industry, women were historically constrained by systemic barriers affecting all women across industries. For a long time, the industry was predominantly associated with male pioneers such as Christopher Okigbo, Wole Soyinka, Niyi Osundare and others. The emergence of female poets like Mabel Segun, Lola Shoneyin, Hafsat Abdulwaheed, Jumoke Verisimo and Maryam Hassan, along with several local and international organisations, has begun to transform the landscape of Nigerian poetry. Some of these…
Author: Prudence Makoge
[ad_1] Tierney admitted there were no guarantees this could not happen again to another region as she pointed out the Welsh model involves wealthy benefactors.She believes the new Professional Rugby Agreement (PRA) currently being negotiated will help ensure there are more opportunities to safeguard the future of organisations.In light of the WRU’s takeover, Tierney’s challenge now is persuading the Scarlets, Ospreys and Dragons to sign the PRA with the landscape having changed, although she insists the WRU will aim to make Cardiff an almost independent subsidiary.”We are talking to the other three clubs regularly and they understand the reasons why…
[ad_1] L-R: Tim Sullivan, Chair, Morehead-Cain Foundation Board of Trustees and Morehead-Cain Alumnus; Lara Rabiu, Founder, The Afara Initiative; Chris Bradford, President, Morehead-Cain Foundation; and Susan Adler Alesina, Morehead-Cain Foundation Alumnus, at an event in Lagos announcing The Afara Initiative as Morehead-Cain’s first nominating partner in Africa for the inaugural Global Fellows Program. The Morehead-Cain Foundation, renowned for its pioneering merit-based scholarship and leadership development programs, has announced its expansion beyond the United States for the first time, with Nigeria as a part of its inaugural cohort. This expansion was made possible through a partnership with The Afara Initiative, a…
[ad_1] Glenrose Xaba produced a dominant solo performance to successfully defend her national title at the ASA 10,000m Championships, which were incorporated into the Cape Milers Club ASA Grand Prix meeting, at Green Point Stadium in Cape Town on Friday, 4 April, 2025. Representing Athletics Gauteng North, Xaba never gave anybody else a chance, hitting the front from the start and overlapping every other athlete in a limited field on her way to victory. Glenrose Xaba Defends her South African 10k Championship Title in Mbombela From the gsport Newsroom Archives, November 2023 Xaba ran a consistent 76-second lap to complete…
[ad_1] It will be a full-circle moment when Jake White and Sean Everitt duel in the EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final in Edinburgh on Saturday. White’s Vodacom Bulls face off against Everitt’s Edinburgh in the Scottish capital, reuniting two South African coaching minds in a career path of mentorship, divergence and symmetry. What started as a mentor-protégé relationship evolved into a friendship, then a rivalry and now an intercontinental showdown as the two clubs battle to progress on the road to Cardiff’s Challenge Cup final on Friday, 23 May. Their intertwined past, from the Sharks to the Bulls and now this…
[ad_1] Imagine a world where saving money does more than just secure your future; it rewards you with exciting cash prizes. This is what you stand to receive with Stanbic IBTC Bank‘s fourth season of the Reward4Saving Promo. This edition is set to be bigger, better, and packed with more opportunities, designed to make the habit of saving both rewarding and exciting. At its core, the Reward4Saving Promo 4.0 is more than just a promotion; it’s a movement that is set to empower Nigerians to take control of their financial future by cultivating a strong saving habit. By saving a…
[ad_1] If a cocktail that is both invigorating and lively is what you crave, The Singleton Presbyterian makes an excellent choice. This light yet flavorful drink pairs the smooth richness of Singleton 12-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky with the bold spice of ginger beer, creating a beautifully balanced sip. Finished with fresh fruit and a lemon twist, it’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. The Singleton Presbyterian Recipe Ingredients:● 1.5oz Singleton 12-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky● Ginger beer● Mixed sliced fruit (for garnish)● Lemon twist (for garnish) It is the perfect drink for any occasion whether you’re unwinding after…
[ad_1] This may deeply sadden a section of Kaizer Chiefs supporters. THE FAILED MOVE TO KAIZER CHIEFS Former Orlando Pirates striker Mhango left AmaZulu FC. He soon travelled to Naturena to sign for Amakhosi before signing for Swallows FC instead. “Yeah, it was that time I was at AmaZulu,” Mhango told iDiski Times. “I left Durban and flew to Jo’burg. On my way from OR Tambo, going to Naturena, things changed on the highway. I was close to Naturena to sign for the team and things just turned around. I was like wow! “I was looking forward to that and I…
[ad_1] At the Series Mania Festival, 30 African delegates, including producers, distributors, broadcasters, and other industry professionals, gathered in Lille, France, to foster new partnerships and discover emerging talent. Among these delegates were ten Nigerian representatives: Mimidoo Bartel, Chioma Ude, Zulumoke Oyioba, Daniel Olaoluwa, Enyi Omeruah, Blessing Uzzi, Moses Babatope, Onome Ifeanyi, Chioma Onyenwe and Kunle Afolayan. In our exclusive Series Mania Interviews, we spoke with several Nigerian delegates to explore the state of Nollywood on the global stage, the perception of Nollywood worldwide, the cultural exportation of Nigerian cinema, and Nollywood’s relationship with Artificial Intelligence, among other related topics. Our third conversation is with Daniel…
[ad_1] African champions Banyana Banyana clawed their way back from a goal down to beat a determined Malawi 2-1 in an international friendly match played at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville on Tuesday, 8 April, 2025. Vanessa Chikupira stunned the small but passionate home crowd when she beat Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Kaylin Swart to open the scoring in the 58th minute. To their credit, the Sasol-sponsored South African senior women’s national team never dropped their heads, and were rewarded when second-half substitute Hildah Magaia scored the equaliser in the 75th minute. Then Player of the Match Amogelang Motau delivered…