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Reggae Legend, Majek Fashek Is Dead
Popular Nigerian musician, Majek Fashek is reportedly dead.
The death of the reggae singer, songwriter, was announced by Joy Tongo, former artiste manager to Cynthia Morgan on her Instagram handle @joytongo.
She posted: “Legendary musician, Mr. Majek Fashek, my uncle passed on today in New York City.”
He is 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 worldwide, including Tracy Chapman, Jimmy Cliff, Michael Jackson.