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).
Religion Na Politics
Majek Fashek Lyrics
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Religion na politics lot of people know all the tricks
Religion is politics, lot of them be pharisees
Religion na politics, dem a hypocrites now pharisees
Religion religion is politics dem a fanatics pharisee
Some claim dem a Muslims uh uh uh
Dem claim dem be Christians
Dem say dem be Ogun servers
But I and I and I is one
We all are one people
I and I is one, let's unite and build the nation
Muslims go dey fight Christians
Christians go dey fight Muslims
The beginning was the light
The light was the beginning of creation
Light was in budha, light was in Pharaoh and salasia, light was in Mohammad
Light was in Jesus christ
From creation wo ho
From creation can you hear my cry now
Muslims go dey fight Christians
Christians go dey fight Muslims
Religion na politics lot of people know all the tricks
Religion is politics, some of them be pharisees
Religion na politics, dem a fanatics now pharisees
Religion religion is politics dem a hypocrites now
Some claim dem a Muslims uh uh uh
Dem say dem be Christians
Dem a say dem a rastafarians uh uh uh
Dem say dem be Juju servers
I and I and I is one
We all are one people
I and I is one, let's unite and build the world
Muslims go dey fight Christians
(Religion has cause a lot of problems all over the earth, all over the world)
Christian go dey fight Muslims
Iraqi man go dey fight Irani man
Indian man go dey fight Kumasi man
Yoruba man go dey fight ibo man
Ibo man go dey fight Hausa man
U waaay e oo... U waaay o
Christians go dey fight Muslims...
The song "Religion Na Politics" by Majek Fashek is a commentary on the negative impact of religion on society, specifically in Nigeria. The lyrics highlight the hypocrisy of religious leaders who use their positions to gain political power and exploit their followers. The opening lines, "And I heard the voice of the Lord says I am alpha and omega, the beginning and the end man is a spirit and soul, spirit and soul we dey forever, so let us love one another," speak to the idea that all people are equal in the eyes of God and that love and unity should be the guiding principles of religion.
The chorus, "Religion na politics, lot of people know all the tricks. Religion is politics, lot of them be pharisees. Religion na politics, dem a hypocrites now pharisees," emphasizes the message that religion has become corrupted by politics and the pursuit of power. The verses also highlight the ways in which religion has become a source of division, with Muslims fighting Christians and various ethnic groups fighting each other.
The song ultimately calls for unity and solidarity among all people, regardless of religious or ethnic differences. The repeated refrain, "I and I is one, let's unite and build the nation/world," emphasizes this message of oneness and the need to work together to create a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Religion na politics lot of people know all the tricks
Religion is like politics, many people are aware of the tricks and manipulations that are employed.
Religion na politics, dem a hypocrites now pharisees
Religion has become a tool of hypocrisy, with people pretending to follow its teachings while engaging in self-serving behavior like the Pharisees of old.
Religion religion is politics dem a fanatics pharisee
Religion is used as a means to extremist fanaticism, leading to behavior similar to the Pharisees.
Some claim dem a Muslims uh uh uh, Dem claim dem be Christians, Some a say dem a rastafarians uh uh uh, Dem say dem be Ogun servers
People claim to be followers of different religions, including Islam, Christianity, Rastafarianism, and Ogun worship.
I and I and I is one, We all are one people
We are all one people, even though we may think or believe differently.
Muslims go dey fight Christians, Christians go dey fight Muslims
Despite our shared humanity, people of different religions often engage in violence against each other.
The beginning was the light, The light was the beginning of creation, Light was in buddha, light was in Pharaoh and salasia, light was in Mohammad
The beginning of creation was light, which can be found in various religious figures like Buddha, Pharaoh, Salasia, and Mohammad.
From creation wo ho, From creation can you hear my cry now
Even from the beginning of creation, there has been strife and conflict - can you hear the pain and suffering it causes?
Indian man go dey fight Kumasi man, Yoruba man go dey fight ibo man, Ibo man go dey fight Hausa man, U waaay e oo... U waaay o, Christians go dey fight Muslims...
People of different ethnic groups within a country also engage in violence against each other, leading to further fragmentation and conflict, including between Christians and Muslims.
Contributed by Logan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rickexcelarms
"Some claim dem a Muslims uh uh uh
Dem claim dem be Christians
Some a say dem a rastafarians uh uh uh
Dem say dem be Ogun servers
BUT I and I and I IS ONE
WE ALL ARE ONE PEOPLE
I AND I IS ONE..."
That right there is a powerful messag, y'all.
We are all ONE people.
Great song from a lavishly talented artist, rest in peace, Majek.
Nigeria & the rest of the world mourn you.
Rest in peace.
@solomonadegbenle5528
This beautiful record came out the day i got married,
And the biggest question is that,
How many Nigerians realised the storm of confusion that's coming towards our nation or understand the true meaning of this song track then??,
Instead of changing our ways of how we became vulnerable in the hands of religious cowboys leaders,
We keep falling into their traps more and more on daily basis,
And today, there's no stress without church,
Especially pentecostal churches with deferent criminal names.
@rickexcelarms
"Some claim dem a Muslims uh uh uh
Dem claim dem be Christians
Some a say dem a rastafarians uh uh uh
Dem say dem be Ogun servers
BUT I and I and I IS ONE
WE ALL ARE ONE PEOPLE
I AND I IS ONE..."
That right there is a powerful messag, y'all.
We are all ONE people.
Great song from a lavishly talented artist, rest in peace, Majek.
Nigeria & the rest of the world mourn you.
Rest in peace.
@comfortjoseph7365
Who is still listening to and loving majek fasheck?? Beautiful singer..
@ottahuchechinekeottahuchec781
I am enjoying the music right now
@robertekinebob-manuel4945
I still listen to this song.
@stanleyjegede8017
Tnk u
@Lalavibes518
I love this song
@eguscitv1451
Everyday
@itsjemmabond
He saw into the future. Rest in peace, Rainmaker.
@surhajo
Many years on and Nigerian musicians still cannot better this. Awesome song!
@eguscitv1451
Raw data!