#YNaijaMusic50: Don Jazzy, Davido, Ozedikus, Sunday Are, Simi…Here are the 50 Most Influential Nigerians in Music

For a country with numerous social issues, music is the one thing that manages to keep us sane. Every year, musical talents in Nigeria give us numerous hits to groove to, relax with, reflect on, and most importantly, help us forget our worries. These artists are very valuable Nigerian exports, and are the biggest metric,... Read More

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Asa, Blaqbonez, Burna boy, Davido, Eldee, falz, flavor, Grammy, headies, King Sunny Ade, Lagbaja, lagos, majek fashek, Naira Marley, nigeria, Olamide, Omah lay, oxlade, Patoranking, Phyno, Reekado Banks, Superboy Cheque, Tems, Teni, tiwa savage, Waje, Weird MC, wizkid, Ycee, Zlatan

June 4, 2020

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Obituary: Majek Fashek was many things, a rainmaker, a cultural icon, a cautionary tale

Majek Fashek, singer, songwriter, superstar, reggae icon, hero, prophet, rainmaker and eventual cautionary tale passed away in New York on the night of 1, June. This according to his manager Omenka Uzoma who spoke with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Fashek achieved instant iconic status with the release of his debut solo album Prisoner of... Read More

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June 2, 2020

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Open heavens as Rainmaker Majek Fashek departs | The #YNaijaCover

Nigerians on Twitter are paying their last respect to reggae legend and activist Majekodunmi Fasheke a.k.a Majek Fashek, who has died at the age of 57 in a New York hospital after battling with a prolonged illness. Fashek was popular for hits like Holy Spirit, Send Down the Rain and So Long for Too Long... Read More

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June 2, 2020

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Majek Fashek: Nigerians bid farewell to the legendary ‘Rain Maker’

The news of the death of legendary singer, Majekodunmi Fasheke broke out today and Nigerians and fans of the reggae singer have taken to various platforms to say their goodbyes in memory of the singer. Majek Fashek or Rainmaker as he is popularly called and addressed by his fans is one of the foremost Nigerian... Read More

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November 3, 2017

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Entertainment Roundup: Tiwa Savage releases teaser for ‘Ma Lo’ featuring Wizkid; Majek Fashek set to collaborate with 2Baba, Davido | More stories

These are the entertainment stories from yesterday you need to catch up with and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Friday morning. These are the artistes Majek Fashek wants to collaborate with 2Baba, Davido, Olamide and Phyno… Raggae star, Majek Fashek would love to work this crop of younger... Read More

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February 19, 2017

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“It is a point of principle that Buhari is not speaking to Nigerians” | See our top 10 quotes from

We started the week off with the 59th Grammy Awards ceremony at the Staples and so we’ll definitely be recapping the most memorable speeches from that. Here in Nigeria though, so much has happened in the past week that we find it hard to believe it’s only been seven days since our last quotes round-up.... Read More

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February 18, 2017

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The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversations this week

These are the top 10 stories that drove conversations this week. Buhari’s second letter to the Senate The content of President Muhammadu Buhari’s second letter to the Senate while on vacation in the UK was made public. The Senate President did not publicly read a letter from the President requesting an extension of his vacation.... Read More

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February 13, 2017

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EXCLUSIVE: Timi Dakolo’s final words on Majek Fashek’s allegations

RnB singer, Timi Dakolo on Monday said he will no longer engage Majek Fashek on his allegations of copyrights infringements against him. In an exclusive interview with YNaija, the singer gave details on what transpired between both parties. Majek Fashek, last year accused Timi Dakolo of stealing his hit song, “Send Down the Rain“. Earlier... Read More

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February 13, 2017

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We have your receipts: But Majek Fashek, Timi Dakolo paid you nah (PHOTOS)

For about a year now, the Reggae musician and songwriter, Majek Fashek, has been on the offensive against fellow musician, Timi Dakolo, claiming that the latter is a ”thief” for doing a remake of his classic “Send Down The Rain”. According to him, “he [Timi] broke the rules of copyright. He is a thief because in... Read More

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February 13, 2017

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Majek Fashek to sue Timi Dakolo for copyright infringement

Reggae star, Majek Fashek has said he would sue Timi Dakolo for N100m for remaking his hit song ‘Send down the rain’ without permission. Majek’s manager, Uzoma Omenka said both artistes will meet in court before the end of March. Omenka said Majek was for his solicitors from the US and UK before heading to... Read More

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August 23, 2016

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Majek Fashek is back, features 2baba on ‘No more sorrow’ (LISTEN)

Legendary raggae artiste, Majek Fashek has dropped a single titled ‘No more sorrow’ featuring 2Baba. The song is a re-worked version of his hit single, ‘holy spirit’ in the 90s mixed and mastered by Wole Oni. ‘No More Sorrow’ talks about attaining Utopia- a perfect world void of killings, sorrows and war. The song is... Read More

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July 2, 2016

Timi Dakolo denies stealing Majek Fashek’s song

In a Punch interview published this morning, legendary musician Majek Fashek accused R&B singer Timi Dakolo of remaking his classic – Send Down The Rain without due permission. In the interview, the Nigerian music legend labelled the singer ‘a thief’ because he allegedly took advantage of his ill health at the time. He said, “He broke the rules of copyright.... Read More

June 24, 2016

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Simon Utsu: How to identify a young, wicked sadist

by Simon Utsu Any young man/ woman who gloated(or is still gloating) over Senator Ben Murray Bruce’s political travails in the hands of AMCON, is a young, wicked sadist. Before I’m called me an extremist, let me throw some more light on the above. Long before Kennis Music (the Ogungbe brothers and D1) came on... Read More

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March 14, 2016

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‘Jesus can’t come from Heaven to heal’ | Majek Fashek says, as he goes to church (PHOTOS)

Reggae legend, Majek Fashek, on Sunday, attended the Christ Living Apostolic Ministries (CLAM) in Lagos. During the service, Majek Fashek shared the testimony of his deliverance from drugs while revealing that CLAM Senior Pastor, Apostle Wole Oladiyun supported him and came to his rescue. “My testimony is that Jesus Christ is Lord, Jesus Christ is... Read More

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January 30, 2016

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2Baba Idibia and Majek Fashek collaborate on new song- ‘Holy Spirit’ (WATCH)

Two Nigerian music legends- Majek Fashek and Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia have teamed up for a new collaboration. Channels TV captures the studio session on the pair, for the song titled ‘Holy Spirit’. Watch video below.

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January 2, 2016

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Majek Fashek: The good surprise at #TheHeadies2015

Rainmaker, Majek Fashek is taking strong baby-steps back to full showmanship. The legendary singer was a surprise performer at the 2015 edition of The Headies, held at Landmark Events Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. He was introduced on stage by Timi Dakolo and South African-based guitarist, Kunle Ayo- both of whom served as back-up singers to... Read More

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November 30, 2015

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Majek Fashek, Abimbola Fashola, others spotted at ‘Tyme Out With Tee A’ (PHOTOS)

The Intercontinental Hotel in Victoria Island yesterday witnessed some of the biggest names in Government, FMCG, Sports, Telecommunications, Media and entertainment industries for the annual comedy concert, Tyme Out with Tee A. This year’s event which was tagged the “Dance Party Edition” was attended by notable guests including former First Lady of Lagos State, Abimbola Fashola, New... Read More

August 9, 2015

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Warri billionaire, Ayiri Emami put Majek Fashek in rehab

Warri billionaire and CEO of 911 Entertainment, Ayiri Emami has been confirmed to have checked Africa’s reggae star and guitarist, Majek Fashek, into a rehabilitation home situated in Abuja. This is coming as a huge burden breaker for the legendary artiste as in the last couple of months a number of celebrities, public figures and... Read More

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July 24, 2015

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Majek Fashek supposedly found roaming the street of Suleja smoking (PHOTO)

Majek Fashek has been in the news for some time now for his alleged rehab tales but now from the shores of American, the legendary artiste has been reportedly found on the streets of Suleja, in Niger. According to the eyewitness who spotted him, “I was coming back from minna with a friend, when we... Read More

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July 24, 2015

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Majek Fashek escaped from rehab because their medicines ‘weakened his manhood’

The other day, Majek Fashek claimed he couldn’t go to rehab because it scares and depresses him. This week he’s saying rehab affected his “manhood”. See excerpts from his Encomium interview: Is there any hope of you and your wife getting back together? It’s up to my wife, if she loves me. She’s a woman,... Read More

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July 14, 2015

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Truth is, Majek Fashek is afraid of rehab

Reggae star, Majek Fashek who is currently struggling with drug addiction has said he is scared of going to rehab after his last experience in America. According to the singer who spoke with Encomium magazine, rehab weakens a person’s mind. He said his first experience with rehab in the US really helped him, “Yeah, America really helped me.... Read More

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June 28, 2015

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Adegoke Oyeniyi: Why do some great men fall?

Following Majek Fashek’s tragic story put me in a reflective mood throughout this week. I downloaded Chrome’s Torch browser then used its media grabber to download Majekodunmi Fasheke’s (real names) songs on Youtube. I’ve got ten tracks now mostly from the Spirit of Love and Nigerian Rasta albums released on Interscope records (Tupac was signed... Read More

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June 13, 2015

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Majek Fashek, a national tragedy

On my way to work this morning (Friday), I spotted a loony figure. Pants sagged, dirty black underwear showing, a caftan perched precariously on his extra lean shoulders, shock of long unkempt dreadlocks cascading down his head and teeth yellowed by years of hard living and a face still surprisingly handsome despite the ravages of... Read More

Opinion: Dear Beautiful Nubia, step up your game and stop complaining

by Onyinye Muomah So, Mr. Nubia, if your songs, despite their great messages are not getting general acceptance, do not flog the media, either you change genre, or accept that you are before or after your time. There is really nothing like bad or good music, music finds its audience. I know this because there... Read More

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December 7, 2013

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#NelsonMandela: His story in books, films and songs

by Oke Efagene The father of freedom and global icon for peace, Nelson Mandela, passed away on Thursday night, in his home after a long battle with lung infection. Many around the world has paid tribute to the great man since the news of his death was announced. Over the years, from his imprisonment till... Read More

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June 10, 2013

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What I’m suffering from is spiritual attack – Majek Fashek

by Akan Ido Raggae artiste, Majek Fashek held the Nigerian music scene spellbound with his song, ‘Send Down The Rain’ in the 80s but the music star is now a shadow of himself with stories of his engagement in substance abuse going the rounds. The musician spoke with the Nigerian Tribune about his life, music... Read More

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April 29, 2013

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Review: Timi Dakolo sends down the rain but is it necessary?

by Wilfred Okiche Majek Fashek’s ‘Send down the rain’ is one of those rare songs. Tunes that were earworms upon initial release but have evolved, transcended their time and adopted a much deeper purpose. ‘Send down the rain’ wasn’t just an earworm though. Released in 1987, legend is, it came right on time and not... Read More

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Timi Dakolo denies stealing Majek Fashek’s song

Simon Utsu: How to identify a young, wicked sadist

‘Jesus can’t come from Heaven to heal’ | Majek Fashek says, as he goes to church (PHOTOS)

2Baba Idibia and Majek Fashek collaborate on new song- ‘Holy Spirit’ (WATCH)

Majek Fashek: The good surprise at #TheHeadies2015

Majek Fashek, Abimbola Fashola, others spotted at ‘Tyme Out With Tee A’ (PHOTOS)

Warri billionaire, Ayiri Emami put Majek Fashek in rehab

Majek Fashek supposedly found roaming the street of Suleja smoking (PHOTO)

Majek Fashek escaped from rehab because their medicines ‘weakened his manhood’

Truth is, Majek Fashek is afraid of rehab

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