Nigerian reggae legend, 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 late on Monday.
He wrote, “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.
“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,
Until his death, he was one of Nigeria’s surviving Reggae music legend across the globe.
Majek attracted international attention in 1987, with his self-penned tune, ‘Send down the Rain.’
- The musician also had a shot in the movie industry, as he played a supporting role in the 2000 Nollywood movie ‘Mark of the Beast’.