Andrew Watson: The 'most influential' black footballer for decades lost to history

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  By Andrew Aloia BBC Sport Last updated on 11 October 2021 11 October 2021 . From the section Football Watson was a trailblazer who helped transform how football was played There are two murals of black footballers facing one another across an alleyway in Glasgow. One helped shape football as we know it, the other is Pele. Andrew Watson captained Scotland to a 6-1 win over England on his debut in 1881. He was a pioneer, the world's first black international, but for more than a century the significance of his achievements went unrecognised. Research conducted over the past three decades has left us with some biographical details: a man descended of slaves and of those who enslaved them, born in Guyana, raised to become an English gentleman and famed as one of Scottish football's first icons. And yet today, 100 years on from his death aged 64, Watson remains something of an enigma, the picture built around him a fractured one. His grainy, faded, sepia image evokes many differen
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Actress, singer and chef ditch day jobs to walk fashion runway

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chef Mogau Seshoene (Lazy Makoti)

Johannesburg – Singer Busiswa Gqulu, actress Celeste Ntuli and chef Mogau Seshoene (Lazy Makoti) have ditched their day jobs to walk on the ramp as models for the new bridal clothing line Plus Fab Bridal.

Plus-Fab was founded by businesswoman and creative Ouma Tema 10 years ago to cater to women with a fuller and curvaceous figure.

“As a plus-size woman, I struggled all my life to find clothes that looked good on me and that suited my body type. I was either always squashing myself in uncomfortable dresses or wearing clothing that was not necessarily fashionable or trendy.”


In 2011, Ouma started her clothing line for women who struggled with the same issue. On 21 March 2021, she celebrates 10 years of existence and launches Plus-Fab Bridal.

“For a decade now, women have trusted us to take them to weddings as a guest. Now we can finally take them to the altar,” Ouma says.

Ouma Tema

“We created wedding dresses that not only fit but accentuate and celebrate your curves. We want nothing more than to assist in making you feel comfortable and have the magical bridal experience you deserve.”

Actress and comedian Celeste Ntuli says, “it’s about time plus size women are represented in the fashion industry.”

Actress Celeste Ntuli.

“Just because we are plus size, does not mean we cannot be fashionable or look good. Everyone knows that a good outfit can do a lot for your self-esteem.”

Singer Busiswa, a proud African woman has helped many women overcome their insecurities through her music. “Every bride should feel special on their wedding day; big, small, tall or short, a wedding is about,” she says.

“In my music, I’ve always preached independent, strong women who accept their uniqueness,” she adds.

Singer Busiswa Gqulu.

Food author and cook, says it’s an honour to work with a brand that represents body positivity.

“The garments are sensual, classy, and truly celebrate our unique body types. Ouma has outdone herself and we hope she lasts another 10 years to come.”

Plus, Fab Bridal dresses are available in traditional and white wedding styles.

The garments are available for sale and hire on the Plus Fab website.

chef Mogau Seshoene (Lazy Makoti)

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