Entertainment
Veteran Comedian, Baba Sala Passes On
LAGOS OCTOBER 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The ace comedian and humour merchant, Apostle Moses Olaiya, popularly known as Baba Sala, during his dramatic exploits, is dead. According to report, Baba Sala passed on inside his private residence at Ilesa, Osun State, around 10.00 pm on Sunday night. According to a press statement signed by his media aide, Mr…
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’…
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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…