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.”
Majek was born in Benin-City, Edo state
Until his death, He was 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’.
Majek Fashek discharged from hospital, undergoing therapy …jan 2020
Jan 22, 2020 – He said Majek Fashek, 57, was discharged from Queen Elizabeth Hospital in England where he was treated and moved to the U.S..
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It is indeed a sad day for Nigerian music lovers as Majek Fashek is no more. He will most definitely be remembered as the ‘rainmaker’ who gave fans amazing hit songs.legit.ng/1334839-breaki…
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Majek Fashek performs his hit single, So Long at the ‘Late Night Show with David Letterman’ back in June 1992. His album Spirit Of Love was released under Interscope Records.
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Another angel gone! He was from my mother side Benin (edo) His music inspired me growing up! Tribute to a legend we never appreciated. #majekfashek rip
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