Honour has come the way of the late reggae icon, Majek Fashek, who died on June 7, 2020.
The award was given by the Artists Managers Association of Nigeria (AMAN) during the association’s 30th anniversary at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos.
Expressing his appreciation to the organisers of the award led by Collins Enebeli (MAVIN Grandpa), the late Majek’s Manager and CEO, Miracle Day Music, Omenka Uzoma Day said: “I say a big thank you to AMAN for the recognition award to Majek.
This is the first award he has received after his demise and we are grateful to you. He paved the way for today’s musicians who are all over the world making the nation proud. When I got the information about this award, I had to cancel my ongoing tour in New Zealand and Australia because this is a grand honour. I want to reiterate that Majek was never involved in hard drugs, he only smoked weed and took alcohol.”
Continuing, Uzo said, “He lived with me for 12 years in Atlanta, U.S., UK, South Africa and Nigeria. I know him in and out. People should wait for the untold story of Majek Fashek. I came here with his bell which he gave to me in November 2018. I didn’t know why he did it then, but now I know. His clothes, guitar shoes and other souvenirs are in a store in London. I only have a pair of his shoes with me in Nigeria. Nigeria will be great again.”
Uzo also thanked Wizkid’s manager, Sunday Are, who accompanied him to the stage, as well as the crew of Majek’s Spirit of Love.
Uzo, whose new single, ‘Afrika Liberation,’ is making waves, added that Majek’s son, Randy, extends his heartfelt appreciation to the organisers and all Nigerians and Africans who believed in his father.
