2Baba, formerly known as 2Face, took to Instagram to pay a special tribute to late reggae musician, Majek Fashek, who passed away in New York a few days ago after losing his battle with cancer.

The popular singer also took time to salute Nigeria’s fallen musicians, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, whom he referred to as “Baba”; Sunny Okosuns; Orlando Owo; Oliver De Coque and Ras Kimono.

Woke up 2 this sad news. Bless u MAJEK FASHEK. many of the new school artist might not grasp your importance but I appreciate what u represent in naija music history. RIP LION.

I know u and BABA FELA and RAS KIMONO and ORLANDO OWO and SUNNY OKOSUN and OLIVER DE COQUE are reminiscing about the good old days.

Bless u all and many more that paved the way. Your struggles shall never be in vain !!!.

The singer accompanied the homage with a music video of duet he sang with the late reggae star:

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