All fags at COSON House in Ikeja, the headquarters of Copyright Society of Nigeria
(COSON), are now ying at half mast in celebra*on of the life of Nigeria’s iconic
reggae singer and frontline member of COSON, Majek Fashek, who passed on in
New York in the evening of the 1st
of June.
A condolence register has also been opened at the recep*on of COSON House for
all those who want to pay tribute to the memory of this unique Nigerian ar*ste to
do so. Also, videos of the remarkable performances of Majek Fashek are playing
on the various video screens at COSON House.
Speaking on the passing of the reggae legend, COSON Chairman, Chief Tony
Okoroji said, “In various ways, we will celebrate the life of this incredibly talented
Nigerian. I hope that before the day is over, I will speak with Randy, his son who
lives in New York. We have to deal with the *me di6erence between Lagos and
New York and we will make the necessary announcements.
“Everyone knows that Majek Fashek was not just my colleague. He was my friend.
He stood by my side and supported me from head to toe over many years. We
have shared many memorable moments together. His passing on tears at my
heart but I am consoled by the fact that there is no need to immortalize Majek
Fashek. He has immortalized himself through his unforge9able songs and lyrics.
We will celebrate Majek Fashek to inspire the young people in the crea*ve
family”
“There is almost nothing that COSON has done that Majek Fashek did not fully
par*cipate in. He was 100% dedicated to the COSON cause. Majek was not just a
COSON member by name. He was a COSON member in his heart and indeed. All
COSON members across Nigeria and all of our sta6 at COSON House which he
visited regularly, will greatly miss this Nigerian of incomparable talent, the great
“rain maker”. Since yesterday, it has been raining across the na*on. It has to as
the great Rainmaker transits. It is said that Rastas never die. I take it that my
brother, friend and colleague, the iconic Majek Fashek has not died, He has
travelled and one day, we will join and make music together”
