Majek Fashek

The death of Nigerian singer-songwriter, guitarist and reggae music lord, Majek Fashek, in New York, America threw Nigerians into a nostalgic mood. It brought into memory the exact picture of a musical icon who the country lost to the icy pincers of death. Reports of his passage sauced his strides on the dancehall with near-magical exploits while he reigned. As he scintillated the audience with his hugely celebrated multiple award-winning single, Send down the rain, either coincidentally or through an inexplicable magical realism, raindrops suddenly began to well down from the face of the firmament.  Labeled a “prophet”, Fashek …

In a very sad twist of events, Majek Fashek, one of Africa’s greatest Reggae Artists has passed on.

Nigerian music legend, Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek died aged 71.

His death was confirmed by his manager, Omenka Uzoma, on the late singer’s official Instagram page.

The post on Instagram read:

“I have been having pressure calls, well it is true that the African No 1 Legendary ICON has gone to be with the LORD his Maker.

“Let use today to celebrate him, his achievements, and his