Embattled Nigerian music icon, Majek Fashek has made a sensational return to the airwaves with a new collaboration, ‘No More Sorrow‘ with iconic singer, 2face Idibia.
How bigger can a collaboration get from this part of the world? Though a reworked version of Majek’s hit track, ‘Holy Spirit’ from his 1991 album, Spirit of Love, the music icons didn’t disappoint.
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Here are five reasons the song is a big win for the Nigerian music industry.
1. It is a song by Majek Fashek after his battle with drugs
The travails of the ‘Rain Maker’ with drug abuse in the past few years have made for heart-wrenching headlines.
After several attempts by good Samaritans at redeeming the singer, many lost hope of his redemption following reports that Majek didn’t finish his rehab process before checking out.
2. It features 2face at his imperious best.
‘No More Sorrow’ laid a perfect template to hear 2face in his vintage Grass to Grace spiritually-filled realm.
You could feel 2Baba’s soul flowing through the song’s soothing percussion.
3. It is a true Reggae song
When was the last time a truly Reggae song gained this much attention in Nigeria?
With a Patoranking-ragga style now considered as ‘modern’ reggae, it is hugely comforting to hear what REAL reggae music used to be in the days of Lucky Dube, Ras Kimono, Majek and the likes.
4. Filled with Spiritualism and Hope
This is a kind of song you play when you’re stuck in traffic on your way home from a tough day’s work, observing the hustle and bustle while also scrolling through your screen as you catch up on the world.
On the song, Majek and 2Baba can almost make you believe you would be free from all the world’s troubles in an instant.
It has indeed been a while we heard such spirit-lifting message in a Nigerian song.
5. It opens the door for Majek again
Much of Majek’s image has been tainted in the past due to his drug-related issues, but the versatile performer can still be relied upon to thrill concert-goers without a worry over him disappointing.
Dare we say, the ultimate redemption of Majek Fashek is on!