JUST IN: Reggae Legend, Majek Fashek dies at 57

Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek, is dead.

His death was confirmed by his manager Omenka Uzoma, on the late singer’s official Instagram handle.

He died in a hospital in New York at 5:45 pm after a prolonged illness. He was aged 57.

“I have been getting pressure calls, well it is true that the African No 1 Legendary ICON has gone to be with the LORD his Maker.

“Let celebrate him, his achievements, and his family, whatever decisions made by his immediate family will be notified,” he said.

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Today been having pressure calls,well it is true that the African No 1 Legendary ICON has gone to be with the LORD his Maker, Let celebrate him ,his achievements and his family,what ever decisions made by his immediate family will be notify. From his Manager:OMENKA Uzoma Day.

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Quite recently, the reggae legend was reported to be very ill. This situation led to Femi Otedola's decision to take care of the singer's bills.

Earlier this year, Majek was discharged from Queen Elizabeth Hospital in England where he was treated and moved to the U.S.