It is no longer news that the biggest Reggae musician out of Africa, Majek Fashek passed on in the late hours of yesterday, June 1st.

Now though, it has been revealed that he passed on after a protracted battle with cancer. According to Vanguard, the "Rain Maker" had been fighting the disease for almost a year.

News of Majek's passing was first made known by artist manager, Joy Tongo on Instagram.


The singer's manager, Uzoma Day Omenka then confirmed the news this morning. According to him, Majek Fashek died at 11.45 pm June 1, 2020, Nigerian time.

He also confirmed the singer died in New York, not in London where he was previously receiving treatment. Uzoma said the doctors advised he should be moved close to his family, which influenced his being moved to New York where his wife and three sons live.



He said 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 be close to his family.

“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.

Majek, who was born on March 7, 1963, was 57 years old when he died.

Funeral arrangements for the Benin City-born legend will be made known as at when due.

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