Africa's Sports and Entertainment Buzz: May 17-18, 2025
- orpmarketing
- May 19
- 2 min read
Last weekend, May 17-18, 2025, Africa was electric with sports and entertainment moments that had everyone talking. From heart-stopping rugby matches to global music spectacles, here’s what lit up the continent, backed by fresh reports and social media buzz.
Sports: Drama on the Field
Rugby Thriller in South Africa: The Lions edged out the Ospreys 29-28 in the United Rugby Championship, with Lubabalo Dobela’s 82nd-minute try sealing the deal. Fans on X called it “chaos in the best way,” highlighting South Africa’s rugby stronghold.
Tent Pegging Trailblazer: Makhosazana “Khosi” Dlomo, a 19-year-old Black South African, continued her mission to diversify tent pegging. As the only Black female competitor in sub-Saharan Africa, her story sparked X posts praising her barrier-breaking passion.
Football’s Comeback: Congo-Brazzaville celebrated FIFA lifting their international football ban, just in time for World Cup qualifiers. Fans are hopeful, despite their team’s rocky standing.
A Loss Felt Deeply: The death of former Springbok Cornal Hendricks at 37 from a heart attack left fans reeling. X tributes honored his legacy, a somber note amid the weekend’s highs.
Entertainment: Music and More
Eurovision Fever: Austria won Eurovision 2025, with Israel’s second-place finish stirring debate among African viewers. X posts ranged from hype for the music to heated political takes.
Women in Sports Awards Hype: Kenya’s upcoming 50 Most Influential African Women in Sports Awards gained traction with Rania El Rafie’s jury appointment. The new digital platform had X users buzzing about its impact.
Afrobeats All Night: Nigeria’s music scene was alive, with Lagos parties blasting Burna Boy and Wizkid. X users raved about the “sunrise vibes,” cementing Nigeria’s global music dominance.
The Bigger Picture
Political noise, like Trump’s controversial refugee status for white South Africans, crept into the conversation, with X users debating its impact on the country’s narrative. Yet, the weekend’s true heartbeat was in the stadiums, clubs, and screens where Africa showed its flair. From Dobela’s try to Nairobi’s awards buzz, May 17-18 was a snapshot of a continent that never stops shining.
Sources: BBC, The Guardian, and posts on X
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