Nigerian Music Rain Maker, Majek Fashek, Passes On

Nigerian music legend and reggae king 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.

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

Majek was a native of 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 album which went viral made his fans to nickname him as \”the Rain Maker\”.

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The singer also played a supporting role in the 2000 Nollywood movie ‘Mark of the Beast. \” (The Nation)