Majek Fashek is Dead
Fashek, a Nigerian reggae musician, has died, his manager said on Tuesday.
Majek, who toured the world with hits such as the ‘Prisoner of Conscience ‘ and ‘Send Down the Rain ‘ died in New York.
Omenka Uzoma, who has served as his manager and publicist for about seven years, said Tuesday morning.
Mr Uzoma did not disclose the cause of the death which could be deliberate considering his past refusal to disclose the nature of the artist’s illness.
Majek’s 1988 album ‘Prisoner of Conscience ‘ and the single ‘Send Down the Rain ‘ became a major hit worldwide and garnered multiple awards, including Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria’s album of the year in 1989.
The last few years of his life were replete with multiple allegations of excessive drug use and illness, most of which the artist declined to publicly confirm.
In 2019,there were rumours of his death, but he debunked them by confirming that he was receiving treatment at a rehabilitation center on the Nigeria capital, Abuja.
In September, his publicist sought financial help from the public to help care for the Nigeria legend, a call that was heeded by many, including businessman Femi Otedola.
He was treated at a hospital in London before joining his family in the United States in January, 2020.
He was survived by four children and his ex-wife, Rita.
