- You might have stumbled upon Newton’s page that focuses on cars only; wheels fascinated the young man
- When fans of the car enthusiast found out he had passed away, they shared touching tributes to honour him
- Newton’s Instagram family also explained what happened to him in a lengthy Instagram message
Wheels Nation creator Newton has passed away.

Source: Instagram
In a lengthy message, the Instagram page announced the passing of its creator. In the message, they celebrated Newton as a passionate car lover.
The statement began:
“We’re deeply saddened to share that we’ve lost one of our own from the Wheels Nation family. Newton wasn’t just a car lover. He was the heartbeat of our community, a true friend, and a passionate driver whose energy lifted everyone around him.”
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What happened to Newton?
The car enthusiast, unfortunately, lost a courageous battle with leukaemia. He inspired many with his strength and positivity.
“After a courageous battle with leukaemia, Newton took his final cruise to eternal peace. His strength, positivity, and love of life inspired us all, even through the toughest days. He never stopped smiling or sharing his passion for cars and friendship.”
The legacy he has built, chasing wheels on the road, will forever live on.
“It’s hard to imagine our meets and drives without their laughter and presence. But his spirit will forever live on in every engine’s roar, every late-night ride, and every memory we’ve built together. Rest easy, brother. Your journey here may have ended, but your spirit will always ride with us, forever a part of the Wheels nation family.”
Netizens react to Newton’s passing
Here is what they had to say:
lookie63s_ke:
“Poleni sana to the Wheels Nation family! May his Soul rest in peace 🕊️.”
98.nyakorah_t:
“He was the first guy to welcome me into the car scene heartfelt condolences to the family and @wheelsnation at large we should drive in his honor.”
its_.yusuf:
“I’m deeply saddened by the loss of such a humble, well mannered and passionate soul. I met Newton back in 2022 at Carchella he told me about his page for car enthusiasts, and from that moment, we became good friends. We shared great times, even playing Need for Speed together. My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to his family and friends. Rest easy, brother.”
track_action_:
“Heartfelt condolences to the family and all the @wheelsnation_ke community, 🕊️🤦🏾♂️💔 What A Month It’s Been oh Lord.”
ghood_influence:
“Rest easy NewT… we have lost a real one. A gamer a footballer a car enthusiast a brother and friend to all. This is so shocking and sad. Shine on your way brother.”
Did influencer die after complicated childbirth?
In other news, a food influencer, Stacey Hatfield, passed away after a complicated childbirth.
The influencer had opted to give birth at home, and her husband revealed that she died after an unforeseen complication occurred.

Source: Instagram
Stacey’s son survived, and her husband promised to honor and cherish her memory.
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