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BREAKING: Music legend, Majek Fashek dies

Afnews Editor

Jun 02, 2020

Nigerian music legend and reggae king Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly called Majek Fashek, is dead.

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His death was confirmed by his manager Omenka Uzoma, on the late singer's official Instagram handle.

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"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,ÔÇØ he said.

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

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Majek was born in Benin-City, Edo state

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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.'

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The singer also played a supporting role in the 2000 Nollywood movie 'Mark of the Beast'.

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