Majekodunmi Fasheke, also known as Majek Fashek, was a legendary Nigerian singer, songwriter, prophet, and guitarist. Notable as one of the pioneers of Nigerian reggae music, Fashek entered the limelight in 1988 following the release of his solo debut, Prisoner of Conscience. Since then, the anti-apartheid activist never looked back. Through his career, Fashek became a notable figure in Nigeria and beyond. Like most celebrities, Majek Fashek’s life wasn’t void of challenges as he battled drug addiction for a long time before his death in June 2020. Although he is no more, his legacy lives on through his music.<\/p>\n
He was born on March 7th, 1963, in Benin City Edo State, mid-western Nigeria<\/a>, to an Edo mother (Grace Igodan) and a Yoruba father (Emmanuel Olatunji Fasheke), but he chooses to identify with his mother\u2019s Benin roots. However, he is from the Yoruba tribe. Various translation of his name includes \u201cRainmaker,\u201d \u201cpower of miracle,\u201d \u201chigh priest who does not lie.\u201d He claims to have been born with dreadlocks, which is a sacred hairstyle for Rastafarians.<\/p>\n\n