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Majek Fashek

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Nigerian reggae singer and guitarist (Majekodunmi Fasheke, 1963-2020) whose 1988 album 'Prisoner of Conscience' and its single 'Send Down the Rain' made him Nigeria's leading reggae star, the 'Rainmaker'; he blended reggae with African rhythms and gospel and toured internationally (Wikipedia 'Majek Fashek'; BBC; The Guardian obituary).

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Majek Fashek - Send Down The Rain (1987)

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