Fantan Mojah
Jamaican reggae artiste, Fantan Mojah, has died at the age of 49, leaving the global reggae community in mourning just weeks before his 50th birthday.
Reports indicate that the singer passed away on Tuesday, July 14, at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) in Kingston after suffering complications related to a heart condition.
Born Owen Lennox Moncrieffe, Fantan Mojah rose to prominence in the early 2000s with his spiritually inspired reggae music and conscious lyrics rooted in the Rastafari faith. He became widely known for songs including Hail the King, Corruption, Hungry, Stronger and Rasta Got Soul, earning a loyal international fan base.
His booking agent, Vertex, said the singer’s health deteriorated rapidly after he returned from the United States and that led to his death.
According to reports, Fantan Mojah had been preparing to perform at this year’s Reggae Jam Festival in Germany before his condition worsened. He had also battled serious health challenges in recent years but had resumed touring after showing signs of recovery.
Tributes have since poured in from fans and fellow musicians, who have remembered the reggae icon for his uplifting music, powerful voice and unwavering commitment to spreading messages of faith, hope and social consciousness.