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Nigeria Reggae music icon, Majekodunmi Fasheke, better known as Majek
Fashek, has died.
Making the announcement on Tuesday, his manager, Omenka Uzoma, on
Instagram said, “It is true that the African number one legendary icon
has gone to be with his maker.
“Let’s celebrate him, his achievement, and his family, whatever decision
made by his immediate family will be notified.”
Fashek was a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and guitarist best known for
the 1988 album ‘Prisoner of Conscience’ , which included the multiple
award-winning single “Send Down the Rain”.
Also known as ‘The Rainmaker’, he has worked with various artists
including Tracy Chapman, Jimmy Cliff, Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, and
Beyoncé.