Legendary singer, Majek Fashek is dead

Legendary Nigerian reggae musician and guitarist, Majekodunmi Fasheke popularly known as Majek Fashek is dead.

Majek, who toured the world with the sound of African reggae with hits such as the ‘Prisoner of Conscience’ and ‘Send Down the Rain’, died in New York

Though the cause of the music legend’s death is still unclear at the moment, however it was  gathered that he died in a hospital in New York in the late hours of Monday June 1.

Cynthia Morgan’s former manager, Joy Tongo who confirmed Majek Fashek’s death wrote on Instagram;

Legendary musician, Mr. Majek Fashek has passed on today in New York City. Majek Fashek was a talented man from my home town Benin City, Edo State. RIP