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Tragedy As Majek Fashek Dies At 71

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Legendary reggae king in Nigeria, Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly called Majek Fashek, is dead.

 

 

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

 

 

“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,” he said.

 

 

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

 

 

Majek was born in Benin-City, Edo state,

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In 2015, it was revealed that Majek was bankrupt and battling drug addiction. After admitting that he needed help at the time, he was admitted into a drug rehabilitation centre in Abuja.

 

 

As one of Nigeria’s surviving Reggae music legend, Majek attracted international attention in 1987, with his self-penned tune, ‘Send down the Rain.’

 

 

The singer also played a supporting role in the 2000 Nollywood movie ‘Mark of the Beast’.

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