Author: Prudence Makoge
England head coach Steve Borthwick has thrown his support behind embattled Scotland boss Gregor Townsend. The former England lock insists he deserves backing, regardless of what happens at Murrayfield this weekend. Townsend is under mounting pressure after Scotland’s shock 18-15 defeat to Italy in Rome in their Six Nations opener. Former captain John Barclay said this week that if Scotland fail to finish in the top three, it would “become a necessity to see a change” ahead of the 2027 World Cup. MORE: Itoje regains England captaincy The criticism comes amid a mixed record. Townsend has never guided Scotland beyond…
The prestigious 10 Degrees Events Centre in Oregun, Lagos, became a hub of glitz and inspiration yesterday as Princess Joy Esamah hosted a triple-header celebration marking her 50th birthday, the 19th anniversary of the renowned Effizzie Magazine, and the official launch of her much-anticipated book, Beauty Beyond Brokenness. The event, which drew the crème de la crème of Nigerian society, was a vibrant fusion of culture and intellect. Guests, including captains of industry, celebrities, and socialites, appeared resplendent in an array of native and European attires, matching the sophisticated ambiance of the venue. The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts,…
Malica Malherbe became the first Team SA athlete to take to competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina on Tuesday, when she placed 25th in the women’s moguls freestyle skiing qualification. The 21-year-old, one of five Team SA athletes at these Games in Milano-Cortina, gets a second chance to qualify for the consolation Final when the second round of qualification takes place on Wednesday. There, she will need to finish in the top 10 to progress to Final 2. Malherbe completed her Olympic routine in 30.39sec and was given a total score of 55.85 points – 12.27 time…
Aston Villa might move for Morgan Gibbs-White, Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is a target for one of the Saudi Pro League’s top clubs, and Sandro Tonali’s wages could be an obstacle for any Serie A side looking for a deal.Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White might be heading for the exit door this summer and Aston Villa view the 26-year-old England international as an excellent fit. (Teamtalk), externalEngland defender Harry Maguire, 32, looks increasingly likely to sign a new contract with Manchester United. (Mail – subscription required), externalReal Madrid are looking for a centre-back and Tottenham skipper Cristian Romero has emerged as…
L-R: Senior Brand Manager, West and Central Africa (WACA), Edrington, Hammed Adebiyi; CEO of Alexis Galleries, Patty Chidiac-Mastrogiannis; Exhibiting Artists, Aliya Diseotu Victor, Ibrahim Afegbua, Konboye Ebipade Eugene and Co-founder Alexis Galleries, Minas Mastrogiannis at the Recycling Matters II Exhibition at the Alexis Galleries in partnership with The Macallan on Saturday, 7th February, 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria. The Macallan, the single-malt scotch whisky, has deepened its cultural relevance by supporting emerging African artists at the Recycling Matters II residency and exhibition in partnership with the Alexis Galleries. The Recycling Matters II residency brought together four of Nigeria’s most promising contemporary…
Shannon-Lee Windvogel is in line to make her international debut for the Springbok Women’s Sevens this weekend after the former SWD Eagirls speedster was named in the South African squad for HSBC SVNS 2 in Nairobi, but for the rest, Cecil Afrika has retained the tried and tested core of players that will depart for Kenya on Tuesday evening. Ten players were part of the victorious squad last month in Dubai, where South Africa’s victory in HSBC SVNS 3 saw them progress to the next qualifying phase, SVNS 2, with the stop in Nairobi the first of three tournaments. Windvogel…
If you’ve been watching “Bridgerton” and feeling a little extra pride every time certain faces appear on screen, you’re not alone. The Netflix period drama has become a cultural phenomenon, and part of what makes it so special is the representation it brings to the Regency era—including some incredibly talented actors of African descent who are absolutely owning their roles. So, dearest Gentle Reader, while the gossip in Mayfair usually revolves around who is courting whom, we’ve been paying attention to something just as important: the African talent gracing the ballrooms and drawing rooms of the ton. From the very…
Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley has shut the door on a possible return to the tournament for South African sides. While the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers have settled into life in the Vodacom URC after their exit from Super Rugby in 2020, the Cheetahs have expressed a desire to rejoin the southern hemisphere competition. “I’m so outspoken about Super Rugby because of the way they play. I’m a fan of their style,” Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn said last year. “If the Crusaders came to play the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein, I promise you the stadium would be full. People…
A young couple living in Canada contacted me after seeing two land offers online. One was an estate of land in a developing area on the outskirts of Lagos. The other was omo onile land in a fairly busy part of the mainland. The omo onile land was cheaper and closer to town. The estate land was more expensive and felt far away. They asked the same question many buyers ask: “Dennis, is it better to buy land from an estate or from omo-onile?” Instead of answering immediately, I asked them what they wanted the land for, how soon they…
The Proteas made a comfortable, confident start to the T20 World Cup on Monday as they cruised to a 57-run victory over Canada in Ahmedabad. A solid batting display, highlighting by an eye-catching 59 from captain Aiden Markram, set up a formidable total of 213. This was backed up by the bowlers, particularly Lungi Ngidi (4-31), as South Africa ensured there would be no chance of any shock result. However, things are about to get ‘real’ in Group D as the Proteas next take on unpredictable Afghanistan on Wednesday. Play starts at 07:30 (SA time). “We’ve seen how the start of…