MAJEK FASHEK:I’m happy TO BE AMONG the living

AFTER a two months stay at an Abuja based rehabilitation center, legendary music act, Majekodunmi Fasheke, aka Majek Fashek is out and about. The Rainmaker, as he is popularly called, is overjoyed to be out.

Speaking to The Nation, he said; “I am happy, and give God thanks to be among the living today”. He admits that he was committed for alcohol, and drug abuse, and addiction which were fuelled by frustration.

Looking healthy and well rested, and sounding extremely lucid; with a clear grasp of the goings-on in his environment, and the Nigerian, and international entertainment scene, Majek credits his doctors, and caregivers with giving him good treatment, but gives God all the glory for his healing.

The singer/songwriter also took time to express his heartfelt appreciation to all Nigerians, friends, well-wishers, and most especially Chief Ayiri Emami the billionaire oil magnate, and 911 Entertainment boss, who funded his stay at the facility.

The veteran reggae crooner confessed that drinking and smoking is part and parcel of the lifestyle of the entertainment business world over: “From rock music, to highlife, to reggae, it is the same story. Quite often, many entertainers feel that they need to be high on drugs in order to perform”, however he stated that he has had to create other habits to inspire him to perform without any form of drugs,” he stated.

THE NATION