Author: Prudence Makoge
Photos Credit: Coco Gauff/Instagram Coco Gauff has done it again. For the second year in a row, the 21-year-old tennis star tops Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid female athletes, raking in an estimated $33 million over the past 12 months. While her French Open victory in June earned her around $8 million on the court, the bulk of her earnings — $25 million — came from endorsements with brands like New Balance, Bose, Rolex, and Mercedes Benz. That’s the highest off-court income of any female athlete on the 2025 ranking. Close behind Gauff is World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka,…
By MARK LEMKE in Luanda One hundred metres. 10 seconds. Don’t blink. The 100m sprint captivates audiences like no other. In Angola at the African Youth Games, Micah Africa took top spot on the podium for Team SA, and with it, athletics’ most sought after gold medal. The morning after winning with a time of 10.67 seconds, the blisteringly fast 16-year-old reflected on the feeling and what he has his sights set upon going forward.“It started off really tough to stay focused and ready for the events, because we travelled to the complex very late so I was struggling to…
Do you ever feel like your makeup routine is fine but could use a little tightening up? Dimma Umeh’s latest YouTube video leans into exactly that. In 5 Easy Ways to Elevate Your Makeup, she shares practical adjustments that help your makeup look more put together, without overcomplicating things. She starts with moisturising, stressing that hydration is essential no matter your skin type. According to Dimma, it gives everything you apply afterwards a better base. Next comes primer, which she calls non-negotiable, especially if you live in a hot country or have oily-prone skin. Her go-to tip is using a…
In 2016, Beau Greaves emerged as a 12-year-old darts sensation and met Michael van Gerwen to discuss how she got into the sport and her hopes for the future.Nine years on, Greaves will line up for her second appearance at the PDC World Darts Championship.Now 21, Greaves will face 22nd seed Daryl Gurney in a first-round match on Friday. Source link
Photo Credit: President Donald Trump/Instagram Nigerians heading to the U.S. have a new travel reality to navigate. President Donald Trump has expanded the U.S. travel restrictions, now including Nigeria among countries subject to partial restrictions. While it’s not a full ban, the change still carries real implications for students, professionals, families, and anyone planning to visit the U.S. What the new policy says According to the presidential proclamation, the restrictions aim to “strengthen national security through common-sense restrictions based on data.” Nigerians with valid visas, from tourist and student visas to work or immigrant visas, aren’t automatically barred from entering…
History was made on home soil as South Africa completed a memorable tournament that delivered everything promised and more to thrill the packed stands where raw emotion, moments of brilliance and a gold medal performance underlined South Africa’s rise as a global indoor hockey force, at the Wynberg Military Base Stadium in Cape Town, on Tuesday, 16 December 2025. Edith Molikoe was lightning-fast to fire the tournament hosts into an early lead within the opening minutes of the starting whistle. Photo: Jan van Zyl The Spar South Africa women showed their intent from the opening whistle, and they could not…
Coach JP Pietersen has made two changes to the Sharks starting XV for Saturday’s Vodacom URC match against the Bulls at Kings Park. Jordan Hendrikse starts at flyhalf with George Whitehead moving to the bench, while Hakeem Kunene replaces Aphelele Fassi, who left the field during last week’s Investec Champions Cup win against Saracens with concussion. KEO & ZELS: Delightful derbies double as Bok trials “Winning is always important,” Pietersen said after the Saracens clash. “It gives you belief, something to build on, motivation and confidence going into the next game. “We know the Bulls won’t be easy – they’re…
If you’ve ever struggled to find truly Nigerian-made products online, Good.Online might just be the answer. The platform, which launched with a bold splash across Instagram feeds yesterday, December 16, 2025, is a curated digital marketplace connecting verified Nigerian creators with people who want quality, meaningful items. Good.Online grew out of the Good Village community at Good Beach, a physical market in Oniru that housed 21 creators. Over 15 months, the space welcomed over 220,000 visitors, hosted nearly 50 events, and generated ₦2.7 billion in revenue for the creators involved. When the physical space was dismantled for the Lagos-Calabar Expressway,…
What an incredible night for Team SA tennis! 🇿🇦🎾Wednesday was a masterclass in heart and hustle as our stars shone bright in Luanda:Lonwabo Majeke secured a brilliant BRONZE in the girls singles! 🥉The powerhouse duo of Majeke and Hlumani Kekana fought to the very last point against Tunisia, earning a hard-fought SILVER in the mixed doubles! 🥈While the mixed doubles gold came down to a super tiebreak that went to Tunisia, the evening felt like a massive victory for the South African spirit. From the electric atmosphere on the court to the camaraderie at the medal ceremony, it was a…
Photo Credit: Lucien Laviscount/Instagram Lucien Leon Laviscount knows how to make an entrance, and his walk through the Spirit Tunnel on The Jennifer Hudson Show was a whole mood. The “Emily in Paris“ star stepped into the hallway to a chorus of chants, claps and cheers, with staff and audience members forming the familiar tunnel on both sides. Lucien took his time, moving to the beat, sharing high-fives, leaning into the moment and soaking up the excitement before heading to the stage. He showed up in a sharp all-black suit with a button-down worn slightly open at the collar, keeping…