By Oyinlola Awonuga (The New Diplomat’s Entertainment, Fashion and Sports Desk)
All flags at COSON House in Ikeja, the headquarters of Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), are now lying at half mast in celebration 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 reception of COSON House for all those who want to pay tribute to the memory of the African music icon 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 difference 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 unforgettable songs and lyrics,” the COSON Chairman said.
Okoroji continued: “We will celebrate Majek Fashek to inspire the young people in the creative family.
“There is almost nothing that COSON has done that Majek Fashek did not fully participate in. He was 100 percent 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 states 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 nation. 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.” He said.
