Majek Fashek (born Majekodunmi Fasheke in Benin, Edo State, in March 1949; … Read Full Bio ↴Majek Fashek (born Majekodunmi Fasheke in Benin, Edo State, in March 1949; died 1 June 2020) 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". Also known as The Rainmaker, he worked with various artists worldwide including Tracy Chapman, Jimmy Cliff, Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, and Beyoncé.
Various translations of his name include "high priest who does not lie" and "powers of miracles, the high priest does not live", and he claims he was born with dreadlocks, the "holy" hairstyle of Rastafarianism.
Fashek first gained national fame on a television show in the early 1980s, then toured for many years with The Mandators. In 1987, he began a solo career and quickly became the biggest reggae singer in the country. His song 'Send Down The Rain' was especially popular. He won six awards at the PMAN ceremony and then signed to CBS Nigeria in 1988 before moving to Island Records' Mango imprint (a label more accustomed to marketing reggae internationally). His first album for the company included a cover version of Bob Marley's "Redemption Song".
He subsequently recorded several albums for various labels, including Rainmaker for Tuff Gong (1997) and Little Patience for Coral (2004).
Various translations of his name include "high priest who does not lie" and "powers of miracles, the high priest does not live", and he claims he was born with dreadlocks, the "holy" hairstyle of Rastafarianism.
Fashek first gained national fame on a television show in the early 1980s, then toured for many years with The Mandators. In 1987, he began a solo career and quickly became the biggest reggae singer in the country. His song 'Send Down The Rain' was especially popular. He won six awards at the PMAN ceremony and then signed to CBS Nigeria in 1988 before moving to Island Records' Mango imprint (a label more accustomed to marketing reggae internationally). His first album for the company included a cover version of Bob Marley's "Redemption Song".
He subsequently recorded several albums for various labels, including Rainmaker for Tuff Gong (1997) and Little Patience for Coral (2004).
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Majek Fashek Lyrics
Can't Give Up the Fight Hear my cry I’m crying from the wilderness Hear my cry lord …
Mother iye iye iye ehh ohhh mother, motherrrr Nevery cry Mother, mo…
My Guitar Heaven and Earth will pass away Night and day will pass…
Our Father Yeah uuh uh uh uh yeah uuh uh uh uh Dem go…
Religion Na Politics ...And I heard the voice of the Lord says I…
Sugar Daddy Sugar Mommy sugar daddy sugar mummy me no wan me no need no…
Without You Gbeselegbe (origongo x2) Kpangolo (origongo x2) Gbeselegbe (…
Osas Angela Egharevba
on Love and Affection
I love, I love ❤️
Osas Angela Egharevba
on I'm Not Tired
Can the dead praise you, no way