Majekodunmi
Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek, was admitted because of his suspected
case of drug abuse.
I’M Scared Of Rehab Says Majek Fashek
Caregivers
at the rehab centre, who preferred anonymity, said Majek was placed at the
intensive care unit of the centre and he 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 and 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.
-360nobs
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