The illness that resulted in the death of legendary Nigerian singer, songwriter and guitarist, Majekodunmi Fasheke popularly known as Majek Fashek has been revealed.
Vanguard reports that Majek died at 11.45 pm yesterday, June 1, 2020 after battling cancer for a year.
The news of his death was announced by talent manager, Joy Tongo and was confirmed by Majek Fashek‘s manager, Uzoma Omenka.
According to Uzoma the doctors advised that 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.
Uzoma said: “We moved him from London to New York last September on the advice of the doctors that he should stay close to the family. Majek reunited with his family last year after 10 years of separation. He died in their company.”
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Details of his funeral arrangement will be made available in due time.
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