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IOL News
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Tyla's fashion warm-up: stealing the spotlight before the Met Gala
Tyla styled in a dress by British Nigerian designer, Tolu Coker. Image: X/@Tyla_seethal21 Amidst the buzz surrounding the Met Gala, the streets of New York have predictably become a vibrant hub of style. From A-listers to fashion darlings, the who's who of global celebrity is out in full force, dropping lewks as if it's Fashion Week. But here in Mzansi, all eyes are on one woman: Tyla. And if her previous pre-Met outfits are anything to go by, she's coming for necks again this year. The Met Gala is the fashion Olympics, where celebrities are expected to bring the drama, artistry, and a little bit of madness to the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Hosted annually by "Vogue" editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, the event raises funds for the Costume Institute while serving as the ultimate visual feast. Themes are given. Expectations are high. And anyone who doesn't bring it? Well, the internet never forgets. This past weekend, Tyla stepped out styled by Law Roach - the same man who helped establish Zendaya's fashion icon status. Known for his "image architect" approach, Roach loves playing with nostalgia, reinvention and a touch of drama. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ So naturally, he pulled out a stunner for Tyla, which was a vintage Roberto Cavalli mini dress straight from the Italian label's autumn/winter 2004 collection. The brocade and lace combination, ruffled bubble hem, and moody baroque detailing screamed early 2000s opulence. Think sultry elegance with a side of sass. Trust her to make a two-decade-old dress feel completely 2025. Later that evening, the Gen Z fashion queen took it up another notch in a second Cavalli number: a satiny silver suit with a fierce crocodile-print effect. Tyla (@Tyllaaaaaaa) styled by Law Roach in Roberto Cavalli for Pre-#MetGala events. 🔥 📸 Getty — Spur Play Africa (@spurplayafrica) May 4, 2025 With trousers so low-rise they practically grazed her hips, it was giving full Y2K fantasy, well, minus the cringe. Laced details at the waist sealed the deal, adding a rugged femininity that only someone like Tyla could pull off. And just when you thought she might take a breather - darling, never. The pièce de résistance? The standout look of the weekend was a burnt orange striped silk ensemble by British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker. Coker, known for her Afro-diasporic storytelling through fashion, is making waves with her unapologetically bold, cultural aesthetic. Her pieces often celebrate Black identity with rich textures, layered fabrics and political undertones. Celebs like Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, Tems, Doechii, Maya Jama and Tiwa Savage have all rocked her pieces, proving that Coker's aesthetic is global. From the Grammys to music videos, her work has been seen across red carpets and creative stages.
Reuters
15-04-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Exclusive: Football-IFAF expands flag championships to Africa ahead of LA28
NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) - IFAF will hold its first African Flag Football Championships in June, executives have told Reuters, expanding the continental championships at a critical moment ahead of the sport's Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The competition from June 20-21 in Cairo, Egypt, joins existing events in the Americas, Europe and Asia Oceania, as the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) and the NFL look to build the sport's reputation as a global phenomenon. The competition will operate as a pathway to qualification for the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championships. "As a sport, you can't say you are a global sport and you exclude Africa. It's impossible," said NFL Africa Lead Osi Umenyiora, a British Nigerian former defensive end who won two Super Bowls with the New York Giants. "That's what, in conjunction with IFAF, we're really trying to build here: A truly global sport." IFAF President Pierre Trochet said the championships would create opportunities for new players as the sport is determined not to become a "one-and-done" Olympic entrant. "LA is the beginning of the story for us and a commitment that is shared with IFAF and the entire team of the NFL to look for a future edition - '32 and beyond - and it's just as a result that those continental competitions are growing so fast," said Trochet. "It's a consequence of our common goal to stay in the Olympic programme on the long term." CLEARER PATHWAY The NFL has ramped up its promotion of flag football since the sport was announced as part of the Los Angeles 2028 programme, with the non-contact format that emphasises speed and agility offering a clearer pathway for women to compete. Played without the expensive helmets and pads used in gridiron football, some also see the sport as more accessible to newcomers, with a lower chance of injury than in the bone-crunching world of the tackle game. The NFL will co-host youth football development events in conjunction with the championships, expanding the NFL Africa programme to Egypt for the first time, as the U.S. league continues its push toward internationalisation. Umenyiora, who moved to the United States when he was 15, got his start in flag and touch football and said the sport once seen as the sole domain of North America was quickly knocking down those barriers. "(You) add in the Olympics. You add in the national team. You add in the IFAF competitions, the continental competitions that are going to be taking place hopefully for us on a yearly basis, and I think the idea of the NFL globally is not that far-fetched," he said. The league announced ahead of the Super Bowl that it would play its first-ever regular season games in Dublin and Australia in 2025 and 2026, respectively, and last month said it was exploring the possibility of a game in the United Arab Emirates. In the 2023 season, 88 foreign-born players participated in at least one regular-season game, with Nigeria accounting for the second-largest group of international players behind Canada. With 12 teams - six men's and six women's - expected in Los Angeles, Trochet said each continent will have "an equal chance to access the qualification pathway. "If an African team is fortunate enough to get in in 28, one is going to win," said Umenyiora.
FACT
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- FACT
New Balance drops 1000 Colorways exclusively in the Middle East
It's time to put your most fashionable foot forward. The sportswear brand New Balance has dropped a new collection. New 1000 Colorways is exclusive to the Middle East and is available at Foot Locker in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, as well as online in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. New Balance has launched two new colorways of the 1000 sneaker. The promotional images are set against the backdrop of Miami lights, and pay homage to the brand's roots. First released in 1999, the New Balance 1000 embodies Y2K aesthetics with its bold, futuristic design. Its sleek silhouette, prominent overlay panels, sculpted sole unit, and nylon eyelets set it apart, making it a standout in both past and present sneaker culture. Unconventional yet timeless, the 1000 seamlessly integrates into today's sneaker scene, reflecting New Balance's craftsmanship and authenticity. The new campaign features the brand ambassador and Latin Grammy Award-winning singer Eladio Carrión and British Nigerian singer, Darkoo. Eladio was born in Kansas, United States, and raised in Puerto Rico. He has released five albums, which have reached the top 10 on Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart. Darkoo was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and raised in London, United Kingdom. She started making music when she was 15 years old, and is famous for her Afrobeat sounds. Her breakthrough record Favourite Girl received international acclaim, and she is set to headline her first show in London this year. The new 1000 colorways will be available in NB Navy/Dusk Shower/Pearl Grey/Sunfade Pink and Mineral/Sea Salt/Angora/Peach/Blossom. New Balances New 1000 Colorways are available from 20 February. The prices start from AED 799 in the UAE and SAR 929 in Saudi Arabia. Check in with FACT for the best things to do. GO: Visit for more information.
