Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek was a Nigerian singer-songwriter and guitarist.

He was best known in his home country for the 1988 album Prisoner of Conscience, which included the multiple award-winning single "Send Down the Rain"

Vanguard News reported that the legendary singer died after battling with cancer for almost a year.

The news of his death was announced by a talent manager, Joy Tongo and was confirmed by Majek Fashek‘s manager, Uzoma Omenka.

His manager revealed he died at 11.45 pm yesterday, June 1, 2020, Nigerian time.

He also noted the singer died in New York, not in London where he was previously receiving treatment.

According to Uzoma the doctors advised he should be moved close to his family, which is the main reason he was relocated to New York where his wife and three sons live.

He also 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.

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Shocking! I was expecting a link to travel out of nairaland.