Nigeria’s music legend and reggae king, Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly called Majek Fashek, has died at 71.
Though the cause of the music legend’s death is still unclear at the moment, it was gathered that he died in a hospital in New York in the late hours of Monday June 1.
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.
“Let celebrate him, his achievements, and his family, whatever decisions made by his immediate family will be notified”, he said.
The Edo born Majek Fashek was one of Nigeria’s surviving Reggae music legend. He attracted international attention in 1987, with his song, ‘Send down the Rain.’
The singer also played a supporting role in the 2000 Nollywood movie ‘Mark of the Beast’.
