LAGOS JUNE 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has made history posthumously as his iconic 1976 album Zombie has been inducted into the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame. This is the first Nigerian album ever to receive the prestigious honour. The announcement was made by the Recording Academy as part of this year’s Hall of Fame…
LAGOS JUNE 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Highlife music icon Gentleman Mike Ejeagha has passed on at the age of 95. He was known for incorporating proverbs into his music. The musician’s eldest son, Emma, who confirmed his passing on Saturday to journalists in Enugu said he died on Friday evening at approximately 8 p.m. at the 32 Garrison…
LAGOS JUNE 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has reportedly turned down Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy’s offer to host a free concert in the West African country. According to reports by Burkina Faso-based media outletTrulilgramon Instagram, Burna Boy had proposed the concert via his secondary Instagram account, expressing a desire to perform for…
LAGOS MAY 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-The father of Junior Pope, Ozor Luke Odonwodo, has died one year after the actor passed away. Junior Pope’s wife, Jennifer Awele, in an Instagram post, disclosed that her father-in-law died in his 80s. She described octogenarian as a caring and devoted father figure who lived a “good life”, prioritised his loved ones…
LAGOS MAY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Lagos State Government has sealed off DONALD Restaurant, owned by popular nightlife entrepreneur, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, for environmental violations. The restaurant, located in the Lekki area of Lagos, was shut down after two of its staff were caught dumping refuse by the roadside. The Managing Director/Chief…
LAGOS MAY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Peterson Okopi, the renowned gospel singer, has narrowly survived a life-threatening car accident. The development has left his fans and followers in awe as they regard his safety as a testament to divine protection. Peterson Okopi, recognised for his moving worship melodies, announced the incident on Instagram on Saturday, posting a collection…
LAGOS MAY 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Kabir was arrested on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 at Tudun Wada, Kaduna State for making a video on his TikTok and Instagram @youngcee0066 page while spraying the Naira notes on the floor, matching on them and making utterances in Hausa language and daring the EFCC to come and arrest him in his…
By Fejiro Olivier LAGOS MAY 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Ten years ago, singer Skales released a song titled “shake body” that became an instant monster hit. Years after that hit, he was unable to find his feet, struggling musically. Last year December, he was mocked by Nigerians on how he’s an artist that has faded away. However, he…