Gov Obaseki, Nigerians Mourn Reggae Icon, Majek Fashek

Gov Obaseki, Nigerians Mourn Reggae Icon, Majek Fashek

Today, Nigerians woke up to the news of the death of popular reggae music legend, Majek Fashek.

He reportedly died at a hospital in New York at the age of 57.

Taking to social media, Nigerians and indeed, lovers of Majek have paid tribute to him.

The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, politicians, celebrities, media personalities are among those mourning the music legend.

Read tributes below:

@lalaakindoju: I spent a huge part of Saturday mornings as a child dancing and singing to Majek Fashek’s albums played by my dad….records from his turntable. Such beautiful memories…Rest In Power Majek Fashek. No wonder it’s raining…#RainMaker

@ebogerald1: “Majek Fashek” send down the rain Umbrella with rain drops as he leaves the earth Loudly crying faceLoudly crying faceLoudly crying faceRespect Legend

@omokanyeadetola: majek fashek, the rain maker. No wonder Rain is pouring right now in my area. Senddowntherain

@RosheedAkinyele: Majek Fashek for “So Long” tried to rewrite is past wrongs. “Too Long” to fix you say. God just “Sent Down The Rain” to ease his passage. Live on Legend. I hope this rest provides the peace you deserve.

Majekodunmi Fasheke, aka MAJEK FASHEK, the king of rain.????????????☔☔☔
Known for his hit tracks

Send down the rain, and Hotel California.

Rest on, the greatest Folded handsFolded handsFolded hands we all, will miss you.
It is even raining ????????????☔☔☔in Lagos your aboard.