Majek Fashek’s manager says ailing singer needs N2.2m
Photos of a very sick Majek Fashek with his manager surfaced on the
internet as he pleads for financial assistance.
The first photo of the very ill reggae music icon was shared on
Premium Times. In the photo, Majek Fashek is flanked by his manager,
Omenka Uzoma.
From the photo shared online, the singer’s health appears to be in a
bad shape and this was corroborated by his manager.
The news of Majek Fashek’s illness was announced by his manager a few
hours ago.
According to Omenka, the singer is presently in Queen Elizabeth
Hospital in England.
According to blogger, Linda Ikeji, the singer’s manager, Umenka Uzoma
Day revealed that he was seriously ill and is presently at a medical
facility in London.
“Majek Fashek is very sick as we are currently at Queen Elizabeth
Hospital Woolich in England. Sorry, this message is coming late, but
let us all support him with prayers as we also really need support
financially for upkeep. More updates with videos and pics will be
uploaded soonest,” he said.
Majek Fashek was one of the biggest music exports from this part of
the world in the late 1980s and the early 1990s. However, things took
a different turn as he went on a self-exile which according to reports
were because of failing health and personal issues.