Author: Prudence Makoge

  Lagos Rocks is the official Detty December kick-starter. An explosive cultural moment proudly brought to you by Clout Africa, Nigeria’s leading creative hub for music, media, experiential events, talent development and youth-focused storytelling.At Clout Africa, they don’t just create content, they build experiences, platforms and movements that amplify creators, artists and brands. From groundbreaking digital shows to high-impact live events and innovative brand activations. Clout Africa work sits at the intersection of entertainment, technology and culture. Lagos Rocks is a shining example of our ability to merge creativity with cultural insight to produce unforgettable experiences.This year’s event features superstar…

When Team South Africa’s Class of 2025 start their African Youth Games campaign on Wednesday, they do so with the confidence, backing and guidance of an Olympic gold medallist in their ranks, writes Mark Lemke in Luanda. Sizwe Ndlovu, who was part of the awesome foursome which won men’s lightweight gold at London 2012, is in the Angolan capital as deputy chef de mission for Team SA at these African Youth Games. There couldn’t be a better person in this leadership role, a former rower who will go down in history as one of South Africa’s Olympic icons and the…

Tottenham’s LGBTQI+ supporters group has criticised opponents Slavia Prague after the Czech club requested the relocation of a flag for Tuesday’s Champions League match.The Progress Pride rainbow flag is usually located in the north-east corner of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which houses the visiting fans.In a statement, Spurs said the flag has been “relocated at the request of the visiting team to Uefa on security grounds”.Proud Lilywhites said: “You don’t get to come to our house and dictate what’s acceptable, let alone kick off about a flag that represents our own community.”The group alleged Slavia “raised concerns” supporters “may damage the…

Greensprings School has opened applications for its 2026/2027 academic session scholarships, welcoming outstanding students seeking entry into Year 7 (JS1), Year 10 (SS1) and the IB Diploma Programme in Sixth Form. This year marks a significant milestone because the school is introducing a new scholarship pathway into Year 10. This creates additional access for exceptional learners across the country.As interest in Greensprings School’s advanced academic pathways continues to rise, the IB Diploma Programme, which was fully booked last year, remains one of the most competitive and respected Sixth Form options in Nigeria. Its strong reputation is reinforced by the achievements…

African footballing powerhouse Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies FC have been named Newsmaker of the Year for 2025 by leading women’s sport initiative, gsport4girls, in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 9 December 2025.  The domestic women’s football team heads a formidable list of 10 #GAL2025 recipients that were announced at SABC Radio Park in Auckland Park, the engine room of women’s sport coverage. From the gsport Newsroom Archive, December 2024 Sundowns celebrated a remarkable sixth consecutive Hollywoodbets Super League title to finish 205, their unprecedented on-field dominance matched by a highly popular public relations strategy, utilising daily social media updates to secure maximum visibility…

This December, Amstel Malta brought the magic and warmth of Christmas to life across three major cities — Enugu, Port Harcourt and Aba — with spectacular light installations that transformed streets into festive destinations for families, visitors, and returning loved ones. From December 2nd to 4th, thousands gathered across the three cities to witness the lighting ceremonies, marking the official start of Amstel Malta’s 2025 festive campaign themed “Be Your Best all Season Long.” This initiative, a part of Nigerian Breweries’ ‘Legendary Christmas’ campaign, was designed to celebrate homecoming, inspire joy, and strengthen community connection during the most anticipated time…

The Lions have fought off advances from the Sharks and Vodacom Bulls to keep a key Springbok in Joburg. Fullback Quan Horn, previously contracted until June 2026, has extended until June 2028. The 24-year-old, who has earned 76 caps for the Lions across all competitions since 2022, had been linked with both the Sharks and Bulls after deciding against an overseas move to enhance his Springbok prospects ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Horn’s decision to remain with the Lions is a major boost for a franchise eager to halt the loss of top talent, and follows the contract extension…

Photo Credit: Tolani/Instagram Seven solid tracks — including one with record producer and singer-songwriter Pheelz — and just like that, Tolani Otedola has given us a brand-new body of work. A debut EP titled “Sh!t I Never Finished,” no less. The singer-songwriter, known simply as Tolani, has finally released her first EP, describing it as her small victory, her answered prayer, and her offering. In her own words, she shared: Finishing is better than starting, and patience is better than pride. (Ecclesiastes 7:8) Finishing has never come easily to me. For most of my life, I’ve been the girl with…

South Africa produced a spirited performance to hold India to a 2-2 draw in Cape Town, ending a run of defeats to the Asian champions that stretched back 13 years and keeping the Test series alive. The build-up carried added significance too – it was the first time South Africa had played a Test match at Hartleyvale since 2017, and the crowd responded with energy that the players fed off all night. South Africa handed a debut to U21 stalwart Damian Knott, while also rotating the squad with Sihle Ngubane and Nic Spooner coming in for Mustapha Cassiem, Viwe Mbata,…

Bafana Bafana will face the Black Stars of Ghana next week in their final match ahead of their departure to this month’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Bafana face Angola, Zimbabwe and Egypt in their group, hoping to make it into the knockout stages for the third consecutive tournament. In the last edition, Hugo Broos’ charges reached the semi-final for the first time since 2000. On Tuesday, 16 December, Bafana will host Ghana in their final preparation match. The venue and time are yet to be decided by SAFA. The team will then depart for Morocco on the…