Popular Nigerian Music Icon, Majek Fashek Dies

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Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek  was a Nigerian singer-songwriter and guitarist. He was best known for his 1988 album Prisoner of Conscience, which included the multiple award-winning single "Send Down the Rain".lso known as The Rainmaker, he has worked with various artists worldwide, including Tracy Chapman, Jimmy Cliff, Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, and Beyoncé.

 Fashek was born in Benin City to an Edo State mother and a Ijesha father, but identifies with his Benin roots. Various translations of his name Fasheke include "high priest who does not lie", "powers of miracles" and "(system or medium of) divination does not lie"

 Majek Fashek was Born February 1949 in Benin Edo State , Nigeria died on June 2, 2020 at the of aged 71

 Genres Reggae , roots reggae , rock
Occupation(s) singer, songwriter, actor
Years active early 90s-June 2020


Goodnight Majek Fashek



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