Majek Fashek Is Dead

The late singer also nicknamed ‘Rainmaker’ after his award-winning single, ‘Send Down The Rain’ had had serious struggles with his health in the last few years.

Majek Fashek was 71 years old at the time his death / Photo credit: nationaldailyng.com
Majek Fashek was 71 years old at the time his death / Photo credit: nationaldailyng.com

Nigerian Reggae music legend, Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek is dead.

His manager, Mr. Omenka Uzoma announced the music icon’s death in an Instagram post, using late majek’s handle, early Tuesday morning.

He said, “Today 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 celebrate him, his achievements, and his family, whatever decisions made by his immediate family will be notified.”

The late reggae icon also nicknamed ‘Rainmaker’ after his award-winning single, ‘Send Down The Rain’ had had serious struggles with his health in the last few years.

Majek Fashek was born in Benin-City, Edo State, to a Bini mother and a Yoruba father.

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