Entertainment

Sex Abuse: Jury Orders Jehovah’s Witnesses To Pay $35m To Woman

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Jehovah’s Witnesses must pay $35 million to a woman who says the church’s national organization ordered Montana clergy members not to report her sexual abuse as a child at the hands of a congregation member, a jury ruled in a verdict. A judge must review the penalty, and the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ […]

Sep 28 2018 | Posted in Entertainment | Read More »

Sheraton Lagos Hotel Captivates Audience With Momentous Live Concert Featuring Living Legend Femi Kuti

LAGOS, Nigeria, September 25, 2018/ — Sheraton Lagos Hotel hosted an unforgettable evening with critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, and four-time Grammy Award nominee, Femi Kuti enthralling the audience with a live performance of his seventh studio album, One People One World. . Music lovers, Afro beat enthusiasts and members of Marriott International’s award-winning loyalty […]

Sep 25 2018 | Posted in Entertainment | Read More »

Sheraton Lagos Hotel To Host Living Legend Femi Kuti Live Concert

LAGOS AUGUST 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)– Sheraton Lagos Hotel will host the living legend Femi Kuti, live in concert, on 22nd September, 2018. Curated in partnership with media and entertainment company Chocolate City Group, the critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, and four-time Grammy Award nominee, is set to enthrall music lovers, Afrobeat enthusiasts and members of Marriott […]

Aug 20 2018 | Posted in Entertainment | Read More »

‘Queen of Soul’, Aretha Franklin, Dies At 76

LAGOS AUGUST 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Aretha Franklin, who died Thursday at 76, was a once-in-a-generation singer. She was the Queen of Soul, but she also ventured into — and mastered — virtually every style of music, from jazz and classical to rhythm and blues. She passed away at her home in Detroit from pancreatic cancer, according to […]

Aug 17 2018 | Posted in Entertainment | Read More »

Femi Kuti Band Member Absconds In US

LAGOS AUGUST 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti has confirmed that Andrew Aghedo, a member of his band ‘The Positive Force’, absconded in the United States, 20 minutes before they were to perform. Aghedo could not be traced as Femi was about to thrill New Yorkers at the Central Park, New York on Sunday after performing […]

Aug 1 2018 | Posted in Entertainment,State | Read More »

Daddy Showkey Protest Against Parking Of Trailers In Ajegunle (VIDEO)

LAGOS JULY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigerian Galala singer, Daddy Showkey has spoken on plans by some unnamed people to kill him. He said the death threat was as a result of his being outspoken on topical issues in the country. However, the “Ghetto soldier” crooner said he was not afraid of death, hence those planning his death […]

Jul 17 2018 | Posted in Entertainment,State | Read More »

How Those Fela Kuti Sang Against Came To Celebrated Him

By Demola Olarewaju LAGOS JULY 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Nigerian icon was harassed, censored and imprisoned for singing truth to power. Today power celebrates him. Every time I see politicians and statesmen honouring Fela Kuti, I chuckle to myself and wish I could be there to ask with the utmost seriousness: “Are you, sir, recommending Fela to […]

Jul 16 2018 | Posted in Entertainment,State | Read More »

Psquare Family Crisis Deepens, As Paul Celebrates Party Without Inviting Peter

LAGOS JULY 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Paul Okoye and his wife Anita, celebrated their twins Nadia and Nathan‘s first birthday over the weekend and though several celebrities graced the occasion, his twin brother, Peter was noticeably absent. The brother and his family failed to show up at the event which held in the heart of Lagos. Apparently, the […]

Jul 16 2018 | Posted in Entertainment,State | Read More »

Nolly Actor, Yul Edochie Appointed SSA To Anambra State Governor

LAGOS JULY 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Yul Edochie has been appointed Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Creative & Entertainment Media to Anambra State Governor,Willie Obiano. The actor made this known on his Instagram page,@yuledochie on Friday, expressing gratitude to the Governor and the people of the state. He wrote :”I thank His Excellency Chief Dr. Willie Obiano (Akpokue […]

Jul 6 2018 | Posted in Entertainment,State | Read More »

French President, Macron Parties At Fela Kuti’s New Afrika Shrine In Nigeria

LAGOS JULY 5TH (NEWRANGERS)- French President Emmanuel Macron shook up his two-day visit to Nigeria with a stop at the New Afrika Shrine, a concert hall founded by the late music legend Fela Kuti where partying Nigerians gather, though the usual gyrating dancers and marijuana were absent. Macron, who was an intern in Nigeria at […]

Jul 5 2018 | Posted in Entertainment,State | Read More »