Reggae Singer Fantan Mojah Dies at 49

The singer, whose real name was Owen Lennox Moncrieffe, passed away on Tuesday night at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Kingston following complications related to a heart condition.

Sources close to the entertainer said his health declined in the days leading up to his death. Fantan Mojah had previously faced serious health challenges, including a 2024 hospitalisation in Martinique after experiencing breathing difficulties and chest pains.

Despite those challenges, the singer later returned to performing, including international appearances that renewed hopes among fans that he had recovered.

Born in White Hill, St Elizabeth, Jamaica, Fantan Mojah became one of the prominent voices of modern roots reggae, known for his spiritual lyrics, Rastafari influence, and socially conscious messages.

He gained international recognition in the mid-2000s after signing with DownSound Records and releasing his breakthrough album “Hail the King” in 2005. The album featured popular tracks including “Hail the King”, “Nuh Build Great Man”, and “Corruption”.

His other albums included “Stronger” in 2008, “Rebel I Am” in 2012, and “Rasta Got Soul” in 2016.

Throughout his career, Fantan Mojah built a global following, particularly in Europe, through music centred on faith, perseverance, social issues, and Rastafari teachings.

His death comes weeks before his 50th birthday. Tributes have begun pouring in from fans and members of the reggae community.

Further details about funeral arrangements and official statements from his family have not yet been released.