Author: Prudence Makoge
You can always trust Burna Boy to rise up to the task when the occasion demands. The occasion was The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and he delivered, we mean he totally delivered. He started his performance with “Love”, the fourth track from his “No Sign of Weakness” album, before moving into “Update”, the album’s twelfth track which samples Soul II Soul’s 1989 classic “Back to Life.” In this performance, the talking drums, saxophone, trumpets, and percussion all came alive, giving everyone in the room a reason to get on their feet and dance. This marks Burna Boy’s fourth appearance…
Flank Jarod Cairns says the Lions head to England “with a bit of fire in us” having confronted their Benetton defeat head-on. The Lions relinquished an 18-11 lead on Saturday to suffer a 26-18 defeat, and next face a Newcastle Red Bulls side coming off a 23-14 win at Lyon. Cairns on Monday said the group returned to training determined to fix the issues exposed at Ellis Park, with players openly holding one another accountable. ALSO: Cash frustrated as Lions run out of gas “It was a tough result for us against Benetton,” he said. “We came back, went to…
There is a conversation happening quietly across Lagos dining tables, WhatsApp groups and late-night phone calls. It is about rejection; something that hits hard for many individuals; UK visa denials.If you have had an experience on this, you know exactly what it feels like. That email drops into your inbox and suddenly everything stops. The plans you made, the deposits you paid, the excitement you shared with family, all of it crashes in an instant. And nobody really talks about what comes after that moment.Putovati Consulting is changing that conversation.The Lagos-based visa consultancy has launched a dedicated support initiative that…
South Africa’s men successfully defended their HSBC SVNS Cape Town title in spectacular fashion, edging Argentina 21-19 in a hard-fought final on Sunday afternoon. The teams finished on three tries apiece, but it was a moment of defensive brilliance with time up on the clock that had the crowd of 31,941 on their feet as South Africa became the first team to successfully defend the Cape Town title. They had to dig deep though after Argentina took a 19-7 lead early in the second half, but the home side did what was necessary and finished the weekend as the only…
A look at the winners and losers in the 2025 Formula One season which came to a tense end on Sunday with Lando Norris winning the three-way title showdown in Abu Dhabi. WINNERS Norris: boyhood dream Lando Norris had been dreaming of winning the world championship since he was five and finally fulfilled that dream 21 years later. Scrappy at times during the season when many questioned his inner strength, the McLaren driver bounced back to win seven races, muscle past his team-mate Oscar Piastri and do enough enough to hold off a rampaging Max Verstappen. He was quick and,…
Sometimes love blossoms at different paces, moving according to the unique rhythms of the hearts involved. While one might be certain about their intentions from the start, the other needs time to see the bigger picture. From the very first time Glad and Samuel connected online, he had always been sure of what he wanted. Glad, on the other hand, was quite skeptical. Nevertheless, it never stopped Samuel from pushing for something more special between them. Finally, they went on a date, and she realised that he was indeed a wonderful person. Now the lovebirds are set on the love…
Faye Tunnicliffe produced a composed and career-best innings to lead the Proteas Women to a 65-run victory over Ireland in the second T20 International at Boland Park in Paarl, in the Western Cape, on Sunday, 7 December 2025. The win secures an unassailable 2–0 series lead for the home side, with one match remaining. The tall top-order batter recorded seven fours en route to her half-century worth 51 off 42 deliveries, as South Africa posted 201/5 after their 20 overs. With ball in hand, the Proteas restricted the visitors to 136/3 in 20 overs despite an unbeaten fifty from Orla…
According to reports, an attempted military coup in Benin on Sunday was quickly contained, with officials confirming that President Patrice Talon is safe and the regular army has reasserted control in Cotonou. The incident began early in the day when a group of soldiers identifying themselves as the “Military Committee for Refoundation” (CMR) led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, appeared on state television announcing that President Talon had been removed from office. The broadcast was cut shortly afterwards, and security operations immediately intensified around key areas of the capital. A source close to the president told AFP that the attempt…
The Exeter Chiefs opened their EPCR Challenge Cup campaign with a commanding win against the Cheetahs at Sandy Park on Sunday. The hosts crossed for six tries in a match they controlled from the outset. Centre Henry Slade delivered a standout display, contributing 17 points via a try and six conversions. Exeter struck early. With just four minutes gone, centre Len Ikitau cut through to open the scoring and Slade converted. Their fast start continued when No 8 Greg Fisilau powered over, Slade again adding the extras. The visitors briefly turned momentum their way. Fullback Michael Annies finished a flowing…
There are couples whose chemistry you can feel through the screen, the kind that makes you smile without even realising it. In today’s video, as this beautiful couple narrated their sweet love story, their chemistry was absolutely electric. Their journey to forever all started with the bride’s aunt. She connected them, and their sweet bond blossomed online and into a forever deal. The lovebirds are obviously so smitten by each other, and for the groom, right from the moment they met in person. As they swayed and stunned in their four lovely outfits, they radiated much love, sophistication and undiluted…