Reggae Mourns as Fantan Mojah Reportedly Dies at 49
Sources said the roots reggae singer deteriorated rapidly after breathing problems and a heart condition, with his heart functioning at about 15% capacity.
- On Tuesday, Jamaican reggae singer Fantan Mojah, born Owen Lennox Moncrieffe, died at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Kingston at age 49, just weeks before his 50th birthday, following heart complications.
- Mojah rose to prominence in the early 2000s, blending Rastafari philosophy with conscious roots reggae through hits such as 'Hail the King' and 'Hungry,' establishing himself as a respected cultural ambassador for the genre.
- Reports indicated his heart functioned at about 15 per cent capacity, and one source said the singer couldn't walk 30 meters without breathing and blowing hard during his recent health struggles.
- Despite health improvements in 2025 and recently approved Schengen visas for Germany's Reggae Jam Festival, booking agent Vertex reported the singer 'started to tek down' last week, leading to his hospital admission.
- Mojah is survived by at least five children, leaving a legacy of spiritual, message-driven music as tributes from the reggae community continue to highlight his commitment to uplifting, positive themes.
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The reggae root singer died in Jamaica after presenting complications from a heart condition.
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The reggae community is mourning the loss of Fantan Mojah, the roots reggae singer whose spiritually charged anthem “Rasta Got Soul” helped define a generation of conscious music. The Jamaican artist died Tuesday at age 49, just weeks before his 50th birthday. Born Owen Moncrieffe, Fantan Mojah died at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica, after suffering complications related to a heart condition, according to people …
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By Nyan Reynolds News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. July 15, 2026: The reggae community is mourning the passing of Jamaican roots reggae artist Fantan Mojah, born Owen Moncrieffe, who according to multiple reports, died on July 14, 2026, at the age of 49 after complications related to a heart condition. His death represents a tremendous loss for reggae music and the global Rastafari community. Throughout his career, Fantan Mojah became known for…
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