Majek
EntertainmentHighlight

Nigerian music legend, Majek Fashek, a.k.a Rainmaker, dies at 57

233

 

Famed 57-year-old Reggae star, Majekodunmi Fasheke, a.k.a Majek Fashek is dead.
He passed on about 11.45 pm on June 1 in New York after battling with cancer for more than a year, according to his manager, Uzoma Day Omenka.
Omenka confirmed the singer’s death on his Instagram page on Tuesday morning, saying he died in New York, not in London where he was receiving treatment.

FollowIng doctors’ advice he was moved close to his family in New York where his wife and three sons live.

The “Rainmaker” was separated from his family for 10 years until last year September when they were reunited on the advice of his doctors.

“We moved him from London to New York last September on the advice of the doctors that he should stay close to the family.
“Majek reunited with his family last year after 10 years of separation. He died in their company, ” Uzoma said.

Leave a comment

Related Articles

Gas explosion: Gas Minister visits Ogun as governor tightens truck regulations to improve road safety

The Ogun State Government is to introduce a policy that would enforce...

Security: Real-time aerial surveillance cameras, data-gathering sensors for FCT – Minister

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, is set...

South-South governors back Lagos-Calabar coastal highway

The south-south governors of Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, Edo, and Delta states...

Suspected killer of 14-year-old Nigerian Daniel Anjorin in East London sword attack hauled up in court

Following the killing of 14-year-old Nigerian Daniel Anjorin in an east London...

London sword attack on Anjorin: 36-year-old suspect in police net

The 36-year-old suspect in the fatal London sword attack is currently being...

14-year-old Nigerian-born, Daniel Anjorin named as the victim of a sword attack in London

The 14-year-old boy killed by a sword-wielding man in Hainault, London has...

Lagos Landmark Beach demolition: FG compensates tenants, business owners

In response to mounting tension over the demolition of buildings and businesses...

Don’t drag me into Nigerian music stars’ social media ‘war’, Flavour warns

Flavour, a Nigerian highlife sensation, has issued a stern warning in light...

Lagos gas explosion: One tragedy too many, pregnant woman, eight others seriously injured

A gas explosion in the Ajegunle-Apapa area of Lagos has left at...

FG signs Executive executive order to unlock $10bln investment in oil and gas

President Bola Tinubu has signed an Executive Order to unlock up to...

Port Harcourt-Aba train service inaugurated amid citizens’ excitement

The commercial train service for the Port Harcourt-Aba line began operation on...

Your career is gone, Davido hits back at Wizkid

The ongoing feud between Nigerian music heavyweights Davido and Wizkid escalated today...

How Wizkid’s post reignited rivalry with Davido

….another publicity stunt for Wizkid? Nigerian music sensation Wizkid, on Monday, found...

Nigeria to produce 4,000 metric tonnes of lithium daily – VP Shettima

In the not-too-distant future, President Bola Tinubu will inaugurate Nigeria`s largest lithium...

Breaking: NFF appoints Finidi George as Head Coach of Super Eagles

The Board of the Nigeria Football Federation has approved the recommendation of...

Just in: Edo Gov. Obaseki announces N70, 000 new minimum wage

Ahead of the announcement of a new minimum wage by the Federal...

Customers Not Enjoying 20 Hours Electricity Will Not Pay New Tariff – Adelabu

The Minister of Power, Dr. Adebayo Adelabu, has said any customer not...

Monarch wants writers to participate in politics as Dr. Omotosho emerges as first SWAF president

A prominent monarch in Ogun State and Olowu of Owu in Abeokuta,...

$1m bribe: Apologise in a week or face legal action, Sports Minister Enoh tells Bash Alli

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has said that he...