Reggae Strong—Majek Fashek

Majek Fashek of Nigeria, took up Fela's revolutionary mantle in the 1980s and fashioned it to a reggae beat. One of Africa's outstanding songwriters and performers, his single, "Send Down the Rain", ended a drought in Nigeria and bestowed an almost mystical status on this conscious singer/guitarist. Majek is interviewed at the 79th Street Boat Basin on the Hudson River, at the start of his first US tour in 1990, and performs with his band, The Prisoners of Conscience, at Kilimanjaro, NYC's premiere African venue.

Songs: "Leave Us Alone", "Inna de Ghetto", "Majek Fashek Inna NY" , "I've Got the Feeling" (Hey Joe)".

On a personal note, Majek was my brethren and I miss him a lot. When we interviewed him, he wouldn't give his age. He always said he was "as old as Creation". He had a joyful spirit that I hope we captured and preserved in everything we shot with him.

Rest in peace and love, Majek.