Legendary singer, Majek Fashek is dead

Written by on June 2, 2020

Legendary singer, Majek Fashek is dead

Nigerian music legend, Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek, is dead.

Though the cause of the music legend’s death is still unclear at the moment, however, it was gathered that he died in a hospital in New York in the late hours of Monday, June 1.

The legendary singer died at the age of 57.

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

The post on Instagram read: “I have 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 us today to celebrate him, his achievements, and his family.”

He added that the public will be notified of further decisions.

The manager, however, failed to disclose the cause of his death.

Majek Fashek started his music career in the 80s and was popular for the 1988 album ‘Prisoner of Conscience’, which included the multiple award-winning singles “Send Down the Rain.”

 

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