Music legend, Majek Fashek Dies at 71

Nigerian reggae music icon, Majekodunmi Fasheke has died at the age of 71. The legendary singer who is fondly called the Rainmaker passed away on Monday, June 1st. Fashek, who is best known for his massive 1988 single 'Send Down the Rain' has been plagued by a mysterious illness in recent years.

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His longtime manager Umenka Uzoma Day announced the death on his Instagram page on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

"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's celebrate him, his achievements, and his family, whatever decisions made by his immediate family will be notified."

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Fashek was born in Benin City in 1949 to an Edo mother and a Ijesha father. He started his career in the early 80s with the group Jastix, Majek went solo and released his debut single Prisoner of Conscience in 1988.

The album was released to massive success and had the popular record 'Send Down the Rain'. Several successes followed until heavy drug use and bankruptcy affected his career.

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