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  • Branch Manager – Kwagga at Sanlam Group April, 2025



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    Branch Manager – Kwagga




    What will you do?

    • To grow the customer base and revenue of Sanlam Retail Mass through developing and overseeing the execution of the retail branch strategy.

    • Guiding, integrating and standardising the activities, goals and objectives of various Sales Consultants in the branch, in line with the strategy.

    • Leading a service delivery culture and eco-system within and outside of the branch to enable an optimal client experience.

    • Assuming responsibility for the successful day to day maintenance and management of the Retail branch.

    • Being a key representative for the retail branch in the industry.

    What will make you successful in this role?

    Strategy Development and Business Planning:

    • Work with Area Manager and translate the Provincial strategy into a retail branch strategy, specifying targets, objectives and metrics.

    • Contribute insights to monthly, quarterly and annual business planning for retail branches in the Region / Province.

    • Responsible for managing operational costs in line with the allocated budget.

    • Develop incentive tactics for the Branch Consultants and drive performance

    Retail Branch Sales Delivery

    Activations:

    • Develop and execute strategies (campaigns / promotions / events / etc.) to entice and draw clients from outside of the branch.

    • Plan and represent the branch at various forums / events / community platforms to establish awareness and gain business.

    Sales and Operational Effectiveness:

    • Communicate the Retail Branch strategy, sales targets and metrics to Branch Consultants. Identify Key Result Areas and work with Branch Consultants to develop and agree collective targets.

    • Monitor activities and the achievement of sales targets in the branch. Identify areas of improvement and work with Branch Consultants to address / rectify.

    • Work with Business Owners of supporting functions (HR, Technology, etc.), and put the right mechanisms in place (systems, processes, technology) to ensure the branch is able to deliver a service and achieve targets.

    • Identify and escalate areas of improvement regarding support systems, processes, and technologies. Where possible, solve problems or propose solutions to prevent issues from reoccurring.

    Establish and drive a Service Culture:

    • Align processes and procedures in the Bank to allow for a smooth, efficient and optimal client experience.

    • Develop, drive and monitor client experience, and client service delivery standards in the branch.

    • Manage the daily achievements of and adherence to service delivery SLAs. Identify areas of continuous improvement and take corrective action to address it.

    • Ensure all client complaints and queries are handled effectively, within SLA timeframes. Where relevant, respond to escalations and continuously provide feedback to clients regarding outcomes / progress of resolutions.

    Compliance, Quality and Risk Management:

    • Ensure compliance and quality standards are effectively communicated and adopted across the branch.

    • Ensure alignment to the Treating the Customer Fairly (TCF) framework in all business practices and ensure the branch operates within the FSCA regulations.

    People Management:

    • Work with Human Resources and Talent Acquisition to put the necessary capacity / capability in place to achieve sales targets in the branch.

    • Work with HR to establish and maintain good people practices in the branch.

    • Responsible for all operational people practices relating to direct reports, in collaboration with the Human Resource Function (talent management, performance management, individual development and growth, resolving grievances, leave allocation, capacity management, etc.).

    • Manage and support the accreditation and continuous professional growth of staff functioning in the branch.

    Monthly Planning and Reporting

    • Responsible for monthly reporting of sales and service activities in the Branch. Analyse data to identify areas of improvement and plan for the next month.

    • Conduct monthly and annual planning based on reports

    Qualification:

    • Matric (Grade 12)

    • RE1 and RE5

    • 120 Wealth Management credits OR tertiary qualification recognised by the FSCA

    • Class of Business accreditation (annual)

    • Compliant with continuous professional development (CPD) current and past cycles.



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  • Kidnappers k!ll 30-year-old Nigerian woman

    A family has announced the burial arrangement for a 30-year-old Nigerian woman, Maryann Oluchukwu Onwuchekwa, who was k!lled by kidnappers. 

     

     

    According to reports sighted on Facebook, Maryann was reportedly abducted alongside her sick father and sister-in-law.

     

     

    Her father was later left behind due to his health, while the sister-in-law was released after a ransom payment.

     

     

    Unfortunately, Maryann’s lifeless body was discovered by the roadside with stab wounds on March 5, 2025. 

     

     

    She will be laid to rest on April 30, 2025, in her hometown, Amansea, in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

     

    “The father, Mr Onwuchekwa, daughter Maryann and daughter in-law moved to buy the necessary drugs. Unfortunately, on their way coming back the were kidnapped. The man was weak because of the pains he was into. The left the old man, continue the journey with Late Maryann and her sister in-law,” the report reads.

     

    “Ransom was demanded. The mother of the sister in-law volunteered to go and deliver the money because the kidnappers said the person must be a woman. The woman reached there, secure the release of her daughter, leaving Maryann there. When she reached home, they asked her where is the other lady. She didn’t say anything. She was arrested and every effort made to see her proved abortive. Unfortunately, her corpse was found on the road naked with knife bruises all over her body.”

     

    Kidnappers k!ll 30-year-old Nigerian woman

     

    Kidnappers k!ll 30-year-old Nigerian woman

     

    Kidnappers k!ll 30-year-old Nigerian woman

     

     

    Source: Linda Ikeji

  • BREAKING: Residents Flee Kwara Communities, Accuse Nigerian Army Of Abandoning Fight Against New Terror Group, Mahmuda, To Vigilantes

    Residents of several communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State are fleeing their homes in droves as a new terrorist group tightens its grip on the region, SaharaReporters can confirm.

    The latest wave of panic follows the Nigerian Army’s sudden withdrawal from active operations in the area, leaving local vigilantes alone to confront the deadly group known as Mahmuda.

    Community sources who spoke to SaharaReporters on Monday lamented the deteriorating security situation and accused the Nigerian and Kwara State governments of ignoring the growing insecurity in the area.

    “As I am talking to you, our community, Kemanji, is under the control of these people. They have not entered the main Kaiama town, and that was how it started in Sokoto, Kebbi and other states. Our community is about 10 kilometres from Kaiama,” one source said.

    He explained that the current state of fear gripping the area has triggered a mass exodus, with both wealthy and underprivileged residents abandoning their homes.

    “The problem now is that everyone is afraid. Both the rich and the poor have started abandoning their houses. They are moving to the main town of Kaiama and some who have relatives in Ilorin are moving there, and other neighbouring towns,” he added.

    According to residents, the terrorists had long occupied the dense forests around the area without incident. However, a military raid during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan reportedly provoked the group, leading to the current spate of attacks on surrounding communities.

    “These terrorists have been inside that thick forest for years, and they did not attack anyone. They started this attack in Ramadan when the Nigerian Army attacked them and killed some of their members. This is why they started attacking us. And the Army has left us, and they have not come back since that time,” another resident said.

    SaharaReporters gathered that despite the presence of military formations in both Kaiama and Baruten, there has been no renewed deployment into the forests where the insurgents are believed to be based.

    “We have army personnel in Kaiama and Baruteen, but they did not enter the forest again. They are not being deployed to fight these terrorists. The only people fighting are the local vigilantes. The government is not concerned, and this is why they are denying the existence of this group,” the source continued.

    He expressed frustration at the silence of state and federal authorities, saying the burden of security had fallen entirely on under-equipped local defenders.

    “It is only the vigilantes that are fighting them because they don’t want to lose their hometowns,” the source said.

    SaharaReporters previously reported that an audio message from the terror group Mahmuda threatened attacks on Duruma village and other parts of Borgu Kingdom, vowing to kill anyone who resisted them.

    Residents now fear that unless the government intervenes, Kwara State may soon suffer the same fate as other northern states overrun by non-state armed groups.

     

    Source: Sahara Reporters

  • What Happens to Abby in The Last of Us 2 Ending: Does Ellie Kill Her?

    The Last of Us Season 2 premiered last week and finally introduced the TV show fans to Abby. And I’m sure a lot of you might not know that Abby’s character was heavily criticized for her actions in the TLOU Part 2 video game when it came out five years ago. Now that she has made her TV show debut and has committed the most controversial murder in the TV Show, every fan has started to condemn her character to the point that everyone wants to know if she meets the same fate in the series. So, if you are wondering whether Ellie kills Abby or does Abby dies in some other way, find out what happens to Abby in the sequel game’s story here.

    Spoiler Warning:

    This post contains spoilers about Abby and Ellie’s character in The Last of Us Part 2 video game and season 2 of the TV show, so proceed with caution.

    Does Ellie Kill Abby in The Last of Us Part 2 Video Game?

    Image Credit: Naughty Dog (via PlayStation website)

    When Ellie watches Abby bash Joel to death with a golf club, she says: “You’re gonna f**king die. I’ll fucking kill you…I’ll fucking kill you.” The gut-wrenching death of Joel drives the story of The Last of Us Part 2 as Ellie embarks on a quest to avenge this father-like character.

    While tracking down Abby, Ellie kills almost all of Abby’s friends as her anger and grief take control of her mind. Thus, when Abby, who was on a mission to protect Seraphite kids, finds out that Ellie has taken the lives of her only remaining close ones, she comes back to face off against Ellie in her hideout.

    In an intense brawl that happens between Ellie and Abby for the first time, Abby overpowers her when the latter tries to end her revenge mission at the theatre. However, Ellie couldn’t kill Abby at that moment as the girl almost killed Dina but was stopped by Lev, a Seraphite kid. Even though Ellie killed her friends, Abby spares the lives of Ellie and Dina as she discovers her true self on her rescue journey.

    This might sound ridiculous if you are only following the TV show, but the game does a great job of showcasing Abby’s redemption as you play as her in the second half of the game. Ellie’s fate could have ended twice by now, but Abby let her live again. Ellie goes back to Jackson and starts a new life with Dina on the farm, but she continues to be haunted by Joel’s death, which Tommy then reminded her of and pushed her to avenge the character once again.

    Does Abby Die in The Last of Us?

    Kaitlin Dever as Abby Anderson in The Last of Us Season 2
    Image Credit: HBO (via Warner Bros Discovery Pressroom, Liane Hentscher/HBO)

    When Tommy brings up that Ellie has serious unfinished business left, Ellie decides to track Abby once again and finish her revenge quest this time. However, she decides to abandon her family and the new peaceful life she built from scratch to pursue vengeance.

    She goes on a hunt in California. However, Abby and Lev, who left Seattle to find the remnants of Fireflies, get kidnapped by the Rattlers in California. Thus, Ellie finishes off the Rattlers and saves Abby and Lev initially from their potential deaths, but soon realizes that she cannot let them leave freely.

    I Can’t Let You Leave – Ellie

    Despite Abby sparing her life twice, Ellie can’t bring herself to forgive Abby and let her live. Hence, both the scarred women engage in a bloody hand-to-hand battle. Unlike before, Ellie gains the upper hand in this fight and has a chance to let the sea claim Abby’s life. But Ellie remembers the memory of her forgiving Joel and realizes that this futile killing wouldn’t fill the void left by Joel.

    Even though Ellie’s world is turned to ashes by Abby, she spares Abby’s life, who is seen begging for mercy at this instance. The Last of Us Part 2 video game is not your typical revenge drama where the main character ruthlessly kills the antagonist. It is a harrowing tale that starts on a revenge note but showcases the consequences the characters commit in the name of justice.

    Go..Just Take Him – Ellie

    Neither Ellie nor Abby feels fulfilled after getting their deserved revenge. Ellie redeems herself after enduring hell for a long time. In the end, Abby ultimately survives the events of the sequel and is seen leaving on a boat with Lev. We don’t know if Abby will achieve her goal of rejoining the vestiges of Fireflies, but the story ends on the right note, with Ellie walking away from taking Abby’s life while she still could.

    Ajith Kumar

    An entertainment writer with a passion for analyzing and sharing insights on movies, shows, and anime.


    Source: Beebom

  • Coal Plant Regulation Rollback Raises Public Health Concerns

    By Ben Jealous

    (Trice Edney Wire) – Another day, another deadly move that defies logic, morality, and economic common sense. 

    Last week, the Trump administration granted nearly 70 coal-fired power plants a two-year exemption from the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards. The move allows them to emit increased levels of hazardous pollutants like mercury, arsenic, and lead.

    Mercury is a potent neurotoxin, particularly harmful to children and pregnant women, that causes developmental disorders and other severe health issues. The standards established to limit such emissions have been instrumental in reducing these toxins in our environment. Once all coal plants were brought into compliance, the EPA estimated the standards would prevent 11,000 premature deaths, 4,700 heart attacks, and 130,000 asthma attacks each year.

    By rolling back the most recent update to those protections, the administration is senselessly prioritizing outdated, polluting energy sources over the well-being of American communities – maybe your community. The exempted power plants and coal-burning units are in every region of the country – from Arizona to Pennsylvania, Wyoming to Alabama, from the Dakotas down to Texas, and in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and throughout the Midwest.

    This decision is not only a public health concern but also an economic misstep. The energy market has been shifting away from coal for years, with cleaner and more cost-effective alternatives like renewables taking the lead. Attempting to revive the coal industry through deregulation ignores market trends and the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions.​

    The administration’s shallow argument that this is about energy security, and even national security, does not pass the laugh test. True energy security lies in diversifying our energy sources and investing in resilient, clean technologies – not in propping up an industry in its death throes that if revived would only poison and cause the actual deaths of Americans by the tens of thousands.

    Communities across the nation, especially those near these coal plants, will bear the brunt of increased pollution. This reckless regulatory rollback is just one of the latest moves in this administration’s efforts to undermine decades of progress in environmental and health protections.

    So how do we hold our leaders accountable and pursue policies that prioritize the health of our people and our planet? One way is to work with the organizations and community groups pushing tirelessly to move us towards a cleaner, healthier future.

    Civil society groups – those non-governmental organizations, associations, and institutions that advocate and fight for the causes Americans care about – play not just a vital role in our democracy, but a vital role in protecting our interests, our health, and even our lives. 

    Take the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign as one example. A single campaign. Since 2010, that campaign has helped retire more than 380 coal-fired power plants. The energy from those plants has been and remains easily replaceable by other sources. And by reducing the burning of that dirtiest of dirty fossil fuels, we saved American lives and entire communities. 

    In fact, the retirement of all that coal burning has now saved nearly 63,000 lives! And it has saved Americans $29 billion in health care costs. That is due to all the heart attacks, cancer, asthma attacks and other lung disease, and heavy metal poisoning that the closure of these plants stopped in American communities from coast to coast.

    So why on earth would we backslide? Why would we expose millions more Americans – especially the young children most at risk – to the irreversible effects of brain-damaging neurotoxins like mercury? Or developing fetuses to the risk of the birth defects these toxins cause?

    These are the questions we need to be asking. But even as they make our air less safe, don’t hold your own breath waiting for an honest answer from this administration – because it doesn’t exist.

    Ben Jealous is the Executive Director of the Sierra Club and a Professor of Practice at the University of Pennsylvania.

    Source: Seattle Medium

  • Leeds United look to sign former Manchester United goalkeeper

    Manchester United’s hunt for a new goalkeeper is heating up as the club continues to weigh up its options ahead of a crucial summer window under Ruben Amorim.

    With Andre Onana’s season at Old Trafford plagued by inconsistency, fans and coaches alike are growing concerned about the lack of reliable depth in goal.

    Onana’s high-profile errors in key fixtures have cost United valuable points both domestically and in Europe, prompting the club to explore alternatives who can offer experience, composure, and competition.

    Backup options remain limited, with Tom Heaton expected to leave in the summer and Altay Bayındır yet to stake a serious claim, further exposing the fragility in a department once considered stable.

    At the same time, Leeds United are grappling with their own goalkeeping headache as Illan Meslier’s season has gone from bad to worse with multiple mistakes threatening to derail their Premier League promotion push.

    Sam Johnstone is on Leeds United’s radar

    Image Credits: Getty Images

    That has led both clubs to consider a move for experienced Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, who is now firmly on the radar after falling out of favour at Molineux, as reported by The Sun.

    The 32-year-old former Manchester United academy graduate hasn’t featured since December and has been overlooked by Wolves boss Vitor Pereira even after Jose Sa suffered an injury.

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    Sam Johnstone is now seen as surplus to requirements, and Wolves are keen to offload his wages, opening the door for a potential summer move.

    Leeds are ready to pounce with a £10 million offer as they prepare for Premier League football next season, believing Johnstone’s experience could solidify their backline after Meslier’s underwhelming campaign.

    Despite coming through the ranks at United, the Red Devils have no sell-on clause in Johnstone’s contract after he departed the club permanently in 2018 following multiple loan spells.

    Sam Johnstone, who boasts four England caps and a wealth of top-flight experience, could represent a cost-effective, low-risk addition for Leeds, offering much-needed cover and stability in a department desperate for it.

    With both United and Leeds in need of a dependable No.1, the race for the veteran keeper is quietly becoming one of the more intriguing subplots ahead of the transfer window.

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    Source: Centred Devils

  • A new solar cell world record set

    Tin halide perovskites (THPs) are eco-friendly alternatives to lead-based solar cells, but their efficiency remains lower due to poor thin-film quality. Creating 2D/3D heterostructures helps improve crystallization and reduce defects, but the slower nucleation of 2D THPs causes phase segregation, affecting performance and durability.

    University of Queensland researchers have achieved a record solar cell efficiency of 16.65% with THP technology—nearly one percentage point higher than the previous best. This significant breakthrough matches many silicon-based solar cells but offers the potential to be cheaper and faster to produce.

    Professor Wang’s lab broke a record for THP solar cell efficiency, marking another milestone in advancing renewable energy. This achievement comes five years after the team set a power conversion benchmark using quantum dots, which inspired methods to improve THP thin-film solar cells. Dr. Dongxu He highlighted THP solar cells’ commercial potential due to their sustainability compared to silicon-based alternatives.

    Tin halide perovskites (THPs) offer the eco-friendly advantage of using tin instead of toxic lead, making them safer for home installations. However, using tin precursors previously resulted in low-quality thin films, reducing efficiency.

    Optimizing the stability of low-cost, large-area solar modules

    Dr. Peng Chen and the research team addressed this issue by adding cesium ions, which improved the microstructure and reduced defects in the THP films, enhancing their performance.

    This enabled them to achieve a record level of efficiency while still producing a product that met stringent environmental standards.

    The improved efficiency and adaptability of THP solar cells position them as strong contenders for household photovoltaic panels, making them suitable for both outdoor and indoor use. Additionally, the techniques outlined in the study could be extended to other advanced technologies that require high-quality perovskite films, including lasers, photodetectors, and transistors.

    Journal Reference:

    1. He, D., Chen, P., Steele, J.A. et al. Homogeneous 2D/3D heterostructured tin halide perovskite photovoltaics. Nat. Nanotechnol. (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41565-025-01905-4

    Source: Tech Explorist

  • Pope’s Death After Easter Is ‘Sacred Return’ – Tinubu

    President Bola Tinubu has described the passing of Pope Francis as a “sacred return to his Maker” owing to the timing of his death after Easter celebrations.

    In a personal statement on Monday, Tinubu joined Catholics and Christians worldwide in mourning the 266th Pope, who passed away just a day after delivering the traditional Easter Sunday blessing at St. Peter’s Basilica.

    His passing, coming just after the celebration of Christ’s Resurrection, is a sacred return to his Maker at a time of renewed hope for Christians,” Tinubu stated.
    The Nigerian leader eulogised Pope Francis as “a humble servant of God, tireless champion of the poor, and guiding light for millions.”

    He recalled the Pope’s emergence on the global stage in 2013 with a message of mercy that urged people to recognise Christ in marginalised communities, refugees, migrants, and the forgotten.

    Tinubu also made reference to the Pope’s advocacy for economic justice in developing nations and his consistent calls for peace in troubled regions around the world.

    “He was an instrument of peace who deeply embodied the message of Christ: love for God and love for humanity. In a time of division, he built bridges between faiths and the rich and the poor.

    “He was a steadfast advocate for the developing world, where he consistently spoke against economic injustice and ceaselessly prayed for peace and stability in troubled regions.

    “His encyclicals were not only doctrinal and seminal but also timely and relevant. Through his pastoral letters, the Pope offered spiritual clarity and hope in an increasingly complex world. He charted a path of renewal for all humanity through his words and deeds,” he wrote.

    Tinubu also noted the Pope’s environmental advocacy, describing him as “the world’s most trenchant voice for justice and action against climate change.”

    In his tribute, Tinubu referenced his own 2025 Easter Message in which he had expressed gratitude for the then-convalescing Pontiff.

    “I was happy to watch his appearance to deliver the traditional Easter Sunday blessing in St. Peter’s Basilica.

    “Alas, the Lord called him home a day after, making the world lose its most trenchant voice for justice and action against climate change. May the good Lord, whom he served with all his might, receive him into His eternal bosom.

    “As we mourn the late Pontiff, let us also celebrate his legacy. Let us honour him not with words alone but with action: by lifting those who are down, healing our communities, and defending the dignity of every person.

    “On behalf of the government and the people of Nigeria, I extend condolences to the Catholic Church, the global Catholic community, and the Christian faithful.

    “May God Almighty grant His beloved servant eternal rest,” the Nigerian leader concluded.

    Pope’s Death After Easter Is ‘Sacred Return’ – Tinubu is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

    Source: The Whistler

  • Game 1 of Warriors-Rockets showed massive mismatches

    The young Houston Rockets were introduced to the NBA playoffs by the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. And sadly for them, I don’t think they’ll be staying around long.

    Because, for all the talk about defense winning championships, the truth is that offense actually brings home trophies.

    Yes, defense is vital in the NBA playoffs. But you know what’s even more important? Getting buckets.

    And “Steph Curry usually finds a way,” Draymond Green said after the Warriors’ 95-85 Game 1 win Sunday.

    Yes, he does. And — get this — his new sidekick is a man literally nicknamed “Buckets.”

    Meanwhile, what do the Rockets have? A pesky attitude and a 22-year-old one-way center. Those are two things that will get you into the playoffs but not much further.

    Yes, all evidence — including Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals series between Houston and Golden State — says that the Rockets cannot score. And with all due respect to a still-underrated Warriors defense, that issue goes beyond anything the Dubs are doing on that side of the court.

    So spare me the Lone Star cope about offensive rebounding advantages or how shots “just didn’t fall.” The Warriors showed the Rockets who they are in Game 1, and the Rockets did the same in return.

    The Warriors are experienced, but also flawed, and complicated (that’s a compliment). They boast the greatest shooter who has ever lived—a four-time champion and one of the best big-game players in recent NBA history, who knows this might be his last best chance to become a champion.

    And the Rockets? They’re young, athletic, inexperienced, and downright putrid on offense.

    Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors dives out of bounds during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets in Game One of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 20, 2025 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

    “They’re not a typical modern NBA team … They’re kind of old school. It felt like 1997 out there to me — completely different NBA game than what we’re used to,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said of the Rockets.

    He meant it as a compliment. I read it as a criticism. No offense to Kerr, who played in the ’90s, but basketball was a much uglier watch back then. (Seriously, watch a complete ’90s game on YouTube and then try to complain about all the 3-point shooting in 2025 — you can’t do it.)

    But ’90s basketball can’t win 30 years later.

    I’ve covered enough playoff series to know it’s a fool’s errand to make broad series proclamations after one game, but consider me a fool:

    I don’t see Houston coming back to win this one.

    They will run into a few and have a nice shooting night, or maybe two. (Then again, what isn’t “nice” compared to 39 percent shooting from the field and 20 percent shooting from beyond the arc.)

    And perhaps the Warriors have the opposite happen to them — Houston’s defense can certainly clamp down on the Dubs for a game or two.

    But those two factors happening in four of the next six games?

    That’s a downright ridiculous idea. It’s far too fanciful to bet upon.

    No, it only took one half of basketball — just the second quarter, really — to see how big of a mismatch this series is.

    Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) dunks during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets in Houston, Sunday, April 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
    Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) dunks during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets in Houston, Sunday, April 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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  • Jmcrofts and GuileWinQuote take a look at some of the most obscure secrets hidden in SNK fighting games











    Jmcrofts recently teamed up with GuileWinQuote to uncover some of the most obscure secrets that can be found in SNK fighting games. A video was recently released that had both content creators revealing five fun Easter eggs each.






    GuileWinQuote started off by talking about Samurai Shodown 2, originally released back in 1994. Although there aren’t any taunts in Samurai Shodown 2, each character has a distinct set of inputs that can temporarily transform them into chibi recreations of themselves.









    It’s funny that the inputs required to do this are actually quite complex. This was seemingly done to exclude the possibility of players accidentally pulling it off. Additionally, doing this doesn’t actually have any advantages, so it might as well just be a really long taunt that requires a complicated series of inputs.


    Following this, Jmcrofts brings mention to the judge in the background of each stage. Under certain conditions, he will actually challenge the player as a secret boss fight.


    His name is Kukoro. Although he looks a little goofy fighting with flags, he’s actually a crazy challenging encounter for any player.


    Later in the video, Jmcrofts highlights a secret win animation for Choi in King of Fighters ’98. It requires probably the most convoluted variables in play for it to happen. As such, Jmcrofts refers to this as the “rarest Easter egg” as it’s probably impossible to see it without a guide in hand.


    Check it all out below.









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