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Notable Nigerians Pay Tribute To Majek Fashek
By Ayodele Oluwafemi
Nigerians have taken to the microblogging platform, Twitter, to pay tribute to the legendary reggae star, Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly called Majek Fashek, who dead on Monday.
His manager, Omenka Uzoma, had confirmed the development in a video posted on the Instagram handle of the Reggae star.
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaskei, in a statement, on his Twitter handle, said the talent of Majek Fashek stormed the world, noting that the he would be remembered for his craft and skill.
“I mourn the death of quintessential, maverick musician and Edo son, Majek Fashek. Fashek, who took the world by storm with his enigmatic talent, remains one of the finest cultural icons of his age and would be remembered for his disarming craft and skill,” Obaskei tweeted.
Former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani hinted on the struggles of Fashek, few years before he died, saying that he can never be forgotten.
“Some years ago I met Majek Fashek near a train station in New York b4 he returned to Nigeria. He was a shadow of d man many of us loved decades ago. Majek rode thru a rough & dangerous terrain in Life. He tried to pick up & now is gone. He was an unforgettable,” Sani tweeted.
Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo described Fashek as “extraordinarily gifted”, recounting his favourite memory of the musician.
“R.I.P my big brother, Mr. Majekodunmi Fasheke (aka Majek Fashek), the ‘Rain Maker’ and extraordinarily gifted musician. They don’t make them like you anymore. Your remake of the song Hotel California remains one of my favorites and, of course, the ever green, Send Down the Rain!” Keyamo tweeted.
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