Nigerians React To The Death Of Majek Fashek
Veteran Nigerian music star Majekodunmi Fasheke professionally known as Majek Fashek is dead. Fashek who was best known for his massive 1988 single “Send Down the Rain” has been plagued by a mysterious illness for a while and died in the United States on June 1, 2020.
Majek Fashek started his career in the early 80s with the group Jastix, the star later went solo and released his debut single “Prisoner of Conscience” in 1988 at a time when Reggae fever was sweeping Nigeria. The late 80s to the early 90s was the golden era of Reggae music in Nigeria.
He became the hottest act out of Nigeria in 1988 as “Send Down the Rain” became a huge hit and bestseller.
In 1989 he won six awards at the PMAN Awards including the prestigious Album of the Year and Song of the Year categories.
In 1992, Majek Fashek would make Nigerian history as the first Nigerian singer to appear on a late-night TV show in America, the David Letterman Show, where he sang “So Long, Too Long”.
Asides music, Fashek was involved in other ventures. He played a supporting role in the 2000 Nollywood film “Mark of the Beast” and starred in a commercial for non-alcoholic beverage “Diamalt”.
However, the news of his drug addiction made rounds online and it was revealed Fashek was bankrupt. This did not stop him as he sought help by being admitted to a drug rehabilitation centre in Abuja and upon recovery, he made a music return.
The news of his death has been received with shock from his fans. Many who have taken to their social media to express their thoughts.
To some, he will forever be missed, and to others, he lives on forever. Below are some of the reactions:
#MajekFashek Rest in Peace Majekodunmi Fasheke. He passed today and the rain was sent down. Rest in Power African Soldier. pic.twitter.com/Lw0a72jq25
— Gbenga Ajiboye (@gbengaajiboy) June 2, 2020
Forever in our hearts 💕#MajekFashek#RIPMajekFashek pic.twitter.com/q8ujtusdR5
— SPACEMAN 💯 (@ThisiSpaceman) June 2, 2020
Growing up my dad used to play this song on Saturday mornings. I always waited for my favourite part to start singing….mama mama yo, papa papa yo send down the rain.
RIP Majek Fashek.#MajekFashek #RestInPeace pic.twitter.com/ZQ0dIwT24v— Odili Justine (@odili_justine) June 2, 2020
Rip #MajekFashek The rain marker left us and still sent the rain ☹️
— NOOBY 👑 (@MIC_NOOBY) June 2, 2020
So long Legend ❤️🙌
So long Majek Fashek (RIP) Amen
Ur music lives On forever …….
Song: Holy spirit#MajekFashek pic.twitter.com/hBDwyttp8f
— 🍎Mercyosaro🍎 (@poshsypce22) June 2, 2020
If you have faith you can move mountains
If you have faith, when you have faith you can move mountains..
All you need is a little little patience.
Just a little patience. 🎵This particular song, I sang it wholeheartedly as a child
We will miss you legend! RIP #MajekFashek 😪 pic.twitter.com/rXTCjLar6W
— Abigeal (@abbyy_me) June 2, 2020
The rain poured on this day 🌧… you said it and it happened … Rest In Peace Legend #MajekFashek 🙏🏾
— Do2dtun Energy gAD (@iamDo2dtun) June 2, 2020
Rest In Peace to A Legend #MajekFashek pic.twitter.com/PP9J83lR5y
— Bizzle Osikoya (@bizzleosikoya) June 2, 2020
And the lord sends down the rain as #majekfashek bows out 🙏
Some moments I shared with the legendary artist as a growing producer at #KogaStudios 😊 as he was making a comeback album which featured 2baba on a track #HolySpirit
May your soul Rest In Peace OSHA Majek Fashek pic.twitter.com/G8UqCcLQk8
— Omotola Slasha (AMULUDUN RING LEADER) (@slashazhandle) June 2, 2020
#MajekFashek Rest in Peace Majek Fashek… your passing today has been heralded by a heavy downpour. Rest in Power Rain 🌧 Maker pic.twitter.com/zzypbhKrbw
— sulaiman aledeh (@aledeh) June 2, 2020
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