Majek Fashek
Nigerian reggae music icon Majekodunmi Fasheke, known popularly as Majek Fashek, has died at the age of 57.
Fashek, who is best known for his massive 1988 single ‘Send Down The Rain’, has been plagued by a mysterious illness in recent years, according to Pulse Nigeria reports.
His long-time manager Umenka Uzoma Day announced the death on his Instagram page on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
“Today been having pressure calls, well it is true that the African number one legendary icon has gone to be with the LORD his Maker. Let’s celebrate him, his achievements, and his family, whatever decisions made by his immediate family will be notified,” Day said.
Majek started his career in the early 80s with the group Jastix. He went solo and released his debut single ‘Prisoner of Conscience’ in 1988.
The album was released to massive success and had the popular record ‘Send Down The Rain’.
Several successes followed until heavy drug and bankruptcy affected his career.
Although he made several comebacks, Majek never remained the same again.