BREAKING: Nigeria’s reggae icon, Majek Fashek is dead
Nigeria’s legendary musician, Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as 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.
“Let celebrate him, his achievements, and his family, whatever decisions made by his immediate family will be notified.”
According to Wikipedia, Majek was born on February 6, 1949.
Meanwhile, fans all over the world are beginning to pour their tributes to the respected singer.
My papa didn’t see me wave a flag before he went, he blessed me but didn’t get a chance to see .. my legendary one, you came, you struggled, you conquered.. will miss you #majekfashek #ripmajekfashek #rainmaker pic.twitter.com/JxvWJ5QUYf
— ✿ ? Tosinger ✨ (@Tosinger) June 2, 2020
The rains came pouring down just as the news of the death of Majek Fashek broke in pic.twitter.com/KJHMS6ZyCH
— Consigliere (@NICCOLO_25025) June 2, 2020
It’s a sad day for the Nigerian music industry as we lose yet another ICON. Majek Fashek’s music was a source of joy and hope to millions of people around the world and he lives on in his music and his legacy. Rest in peace, Majek Fashek. #MajekFashek pic.twitter.com/qut7TfYbgn
— sifon (@Sifon_Bassey) June 2, 2020
Rest on Majek Fashek. Keep resting legend. Forever in our heart pic.twitter.com/BqYohaFqjO
— HolluwhabenjaminDPRINCE (@topbenjamin10) June 2, 2020