Ooops! Reggae Star Majek Fashek Admitted To Abuja Rehab

Nigerian-born reggae singer and guitarist, Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek, is currently on admission at a rehabilitation centre in Abuja following suspected case of drug abuse.

Caregivers at the rehab centre, who preferred anonymity, said Majek was placed at the intensive care unit of the centre and is responding to treatment.

Following the music legend’s sudden disappearance, a group of people had volunteered to form a search party to establish his whereabouts for proper medical attention. Majek, who was previously
seen roaming the streets of Lagos aimlessly, lived in the United States some years ago before being deported to Nigeria.

PREMIUM TIMES learnt that his deportation from America worsened his condition as he allegedly separated with his wife and resorted to begging.

Meanwhile a fundraising campaign to save the reggae icon’s life has been launched by a US-based musician and one-time Majek’s band-mate, Monica Omorodion Swaida, seeking fans around the world to donate to the cause.

Ms Swaida, who coordinates the fundraiser through American crowd funding platform, GoFundMe, appealed to people to “come together and help him”.
Writing on the campaign website, Ms. Swaida said:

“I had the opportunity to go on tour with Majek Fashek in Africa and Abroad. I played on stage with Majek last in NYC. Majek was compared to the late icon Bob Marley. He was one of the greatest singer and guitarist in Nigeria. He came to America and even went as far as singing in David Letterman’s show. Majek put Nigeria on the map when it comes to music.
Today, Majek is seen in the streets of Lagos looking for petty change to buy food and drinks. Majek looks sickly and fray. He is looking haggard! How can a national hero be left on the street like that? We must do something to take care of this man. No matter the problems majek has, whether drug related, spiritual or mental related problems, it doesn’t matter. Everyone can be saved! Let’s come together and help him.

“The family of Majek just recently got their legal papers in America and can now travel. But they need your support. They can’t do this alone. They have not been in Nigeria for over 20 years. But they want to help their dad now.

“I will personally go with the wife, Rita Majek, and the first son, Randy Majek, to Nigeria to join others fighting for this cause to help Majek. Please fans all over the world, let us help save this legend while he is still alive. God bless those reading this. Amen!”

The fund raising campaign to save the life of the ailing reggae star has so far raised $2,793.

Posted: at 26-07-2015 04:59 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Buhari is a fool and Islam a disease

Posted: at 26-07-2015 05:52 PM (9 years ago) | Newbie

So everybody must contribute, How can you tell us that u have receive only less than 3000?

Posted: at 26-07-2015 06:00 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming

Life goes on.

Posted: at 26-07-2015 06:23 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac

i wish him all the best

Posted: at 26-07-2015 07:15 PM (9 years ago) | Hero

john sample or wat is dat ur useles name, is lik ure inviting d wrath of God in ur life. if u dnt ve any tin to say, y cnt u kip shut dat ur stinking mouth. if u eva mention islam again. God will punish u n u will loose evrtin dat bring joy to ur life.

Posted: at 26-07-2015 07:39 PM (9 years ago) | Newbie

what has Islam got to do with this.. you and your family will end up like Majek Fashek and you will never see anyone to care for you.. you will lose everything that brings joy into your life.. OMO ALE JATIJATI

Posted: at 26-07-2015 09:50 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming

Eeyah

Posted: at 27-07-2015 10:22 AM (9 years ago) | Upcoming

Fool. What is the correlation between what you have said and that of the poster? You better watch you tongue so you can grow up to GMB's age

Posted: at 27-07-2015 11:33 AM (9 years ago) | Hero

what has islam and buhari got to do with dis,are u sure u can read very well or u av sight problem?if u av family problem,u bever solve it before u come her to comment.majek may God save u.

Posted: at 27-07-2015 01:15 PM (9 years ago) | Newbie