Among Leonardo da Vinci’s finest works is the famed Mona Lisa. This 500-year-old painting has been the subject of various attempts at vandalism, ranging from acid (1956) to a ceramic mug projectile (2009), and most recently, soup (2024). What does da Vinci have to do with divorce or marriage? In Genesis 2:24, God made a masterpiece, to which da Vinci’s work cannot compare, and God called it marriage. Marriage is a portrait of Christ as the bridegroom and the Church as his bride. In Ephesians 5:31-32, Paul clarifies that marriage is a portrait of Christ as the bridegroom and the…
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As Africa’s last representatives, Mamelodi Sundowns, bowed out of the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup with a goalless draw against Brazilian champions Fluminense on Wednesday, attention quickly turned to the glaring absence of Nigerian clubs from the prestigious tournament. While North and Southern African giants like Al Ahly, Wydad Casablanca, and Esperance flew the continent’s flag in the United States, Nigeria—once a dominant force in African club football—was notably missing. The conversation sparked by this absence reached a peak when Super Eagles legend Ahmed Musa voiced his concern on social media, calling for deep reforms in Nigerian football. His…
In a stunning celebration of culture, elegance, and community spirit, Nigerian actress and humanitarian, Damilola Royal, stepped out for the Ileya festivities in a dazzling outfit by rising fashion brand Ramarporsh Design. Damilola, known for her inspiring roles on screen and her dedication to charity work in Nigeria, wore a custom piece made from traditional lace fusion fabric designed to reflect both heritage and modern modesty. Speaking about the collaboration, designer Ramatallahi Abubakar, founder of Ramarporsh Design, said: “Damilola embodies everything our brand stands for grace, purpose, and cultural pride. “Having her wear our design this Ileya not only celebrates…
For many people walking the Camino de Santiago is a lifetime experience. When it comes to planning an important trip that you have been dreaming about for years it can be stressful. You might feel overwhelmed without knowing where to start. And it is absolutely normal. You are not alone in that. Thousands of people walk the Camino every year and you can be one of them. If they can do it you can do it too on your own or with some help. A sculpture of a pilgrim on the Coastal Route of the Camino de Santiago I have planned…
Read 2 minutes One year after the 2024 historic anti-tax protests that saw Kenya’s parliament stormed and over 60 lives lost, thousands of Kenyans, predominantly young men, flooded the streets of Nairobi and other cities once again. The protests, initially sparked by opposition to a controversial finance bill, evolved into a broader movement, with demonstrators chanting anti-police brutality slogans. “Stop killing us,” and “End police impunity” reverberated through downtown Nairobi as protesters repeated their demand for better governance, transparency, and accountability from the state. ”We are here to remember our fallen comrades, we will do a candle vigil in remembrance…
On a warm April afternoon in 2024, Keith Boyd, 57, strolled through Cairo’s Zamalek district with the South African and Egyptian flags knotted across his shoulders. The late sun cast a dull gold sheen over the Nile as curious onlookers and journalists gathered beneath the iconic Cairo Tower and raised their phones and cameras to capture the moment. Boyd had spent the past 270 days walking more than 10,000 kilometers—starting in Cape Town and crossing South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya, most of Ethiopia, Sudan, and finally Egypt. He was on the verge of completing the fastest Cape-to-Cairo journey…
Basillioh Rukanga & Nomsa MasekoBBC News, Nairobi & JohannesburgNomsa MasekoEx-Zambian president Edgar Lungu was due to be privately buried in South AfricaA South African court has halted plans to bury former Zambian President Edgar Lungu at a private ceremony just as it was about to start. The news was only announced to mourners in South Africa after a funeral mass had already finished.This is the latest twist in a row between the government and Lungu’s family over his burial, after the family opted for a private ceremony in South Africa, rather than a full state funeral at home.The Zambian government…
Ideas of the ‘vanguard party’ and ‘centralised control’ appealed to liberation movements that were looking for ideas that didn’t come from their former colonial powers, writes Nicola de Jager. Southern Africa’s liberation movements-turned governments have produced dominant party systems, despite multiparty elections. Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe’s liberation movements were infused with the ideas of Marxism-Leninism during the Cold War period. The concepts of the vanguard party, ‘democratic’ centralism, the casting of opposition as enemies of the state found fertile ground in the post-colonial environment. It has created a political climate supportive of centralised rule and hostile to…
Read 2 minutesThe African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) held its 2024–2025 Media Awards ceremony on June 20 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. At the event, China Media Group (CMG) received the Excellence in Cultural Exchange and Technological Innovation Award for its groundbreaking production, The Great Migration 2024. The special award was presented by Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Communication, Amadou Coulibaly. AUB Chief Executive Officer Grégoire Ndjaka and nearly one hundred representatives from AUB member media organizations also attended the ceremony. CMG officially joined the AUB as an international member in 2024. CMG Africa launched its large-scale, integrated media coverage The Great…
Preaching from God’s scriptures is a great privilege, as well as a significant responsibility. So it is right that preachers weigh up how they are preaching as they develop in their discharging of this privileged responsibility. One of the ways I have found helpful to do that is by setting an aim for expository preaching that encompasses at least these five things: contextual, clear, concrete, compelling and Christocentric. Preaching from God’s scriptures is a great privilege, as well as a significant responsibility. There is significant overlap between the five areas, so they aren’t neat and tidy. Nevertheless, I have found…