Tag: Majek Fashek
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Majek: A rainmaker and his unique augury -Louis Odion
By Louis Odion, FNGE Cassock is no ordinary apparel. Neither are handcuffs choice ornament. So, when by mid 80s a fresh-faced minstrel from a cultural cauldron like Benin City spotting this unlikely fashion combo burst onto the big stage presented by Lagos, the nation was bound to take notice. His modest academic background notwithstanding, Majekodunmi…
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Majek Fashek’s family solicit financial support to fly him home for burial
The family of Late Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek has made a public plea for financial assistance to fly home the deceased reggae legend who died on June 1, 2020 in New York City, United States of America. Former member of the House of Representatives, representing Egor/Ikpoba Okha Federal Constituency and music enthusiast…
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How KSA inspired the addition of talking drums to Majek Fashek’s music- Charles Novia
Nigerian filmmaker and former record label owner, Charles Novia has recounted how King Sunny Ade inspired Majek Fashek to include the talking drums to Majek Fashek’s music. According to Novia:”There was a concert at the Apollo centre which had KSA on stage. I was there with my band to watch and we were to record…
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Majek Fashek: Ijesha land has lost an illustrious son – Rep Wole Oke
The Member representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun State, Rep. Busayo Wole Oke on Wednesday described the passing away of music ICON, Majekodunmi Ifasheke popularity known as Majek Fashek as sad and painful, saying that the Ijesha land and the Nigeria nation lost an illustrious son. In a statement made available to news men in…
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Majek Fashek’s death, a huge loss to creative industry – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has described the death of late international reggae star Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly called Majek Fashek as a huge loss to the Creative Industry. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister said Majek Fashek’s death came at a time the creative industry has taken…
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Obaseki pours encomiums on Majek Fashek
Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, has poured encomiums on Majek Fashek, a Nigeria-born reggae musician and songwriter, who passed away at the age of 57. News of his death shook the music industry on Tuesday. “I’ve been having pressure calls from all over. Yes, it is true that the legend has gone to meet…
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Minister, Buhari’s Aide, others react as Majek Fashek dies in New York
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Mr Festus Keyamo and Laurreta Onochie, an Aide to President Muhammadu Buhari have reacted to the death of the legendary Reggae star, Majek Fashek. The Raggae star a.k.a rain maker, died after battling with cancer for nearly a year. Mr Uzoma Omenka, his manager confirmed the news…
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10 things you should know about Majek Fashek
After a fierce battle with an undisclosed illness, reggae maestro Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek, passed on. Majek Fashek was born on March 7, 1963 in Benin City to an Edo mother and a Yoruba father but identifies with his Benin root. Fashek was married to Rita Fashek who inspired the song Without…