Majek Fashek passes away
By Iyabode Ishola Legendary Nigerian Reggae Star, Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek died in New York on June 1. Fashek died after battling with cancer for almost a year. The news of his death was announced by his manager, Uzoma Omenka, on the singer's Instagram. It was gathered that Majek was separated from his family for 10 years, until last year September when they were reunited on the advice of his doctors that he should stay close to his family. Majek Fashek who was rumoured to have died last year, after he was hospitalized in London, finally succumbed to death at age 57. The iconic Reggae singer came to limelight in the 1980s, when highlife and juju fames were going down in Nigeria. Majek in one of his interviews said Bob Marley was a major influence in his musical style and looks at the Jamaican legend as his mentor. His 1991 album: "So Long, Too Long", which carried a strong political and pan-African message gained Majek Fashek ...