Reggae singer Fantan Mojah dies at 49

The Rastafarian firebrand passed away on Tuesday evening at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) in Kingston after suffering complications related to his heart.

According to the media, the entertainer's health deteriorated rapidly in the days before his death.

"Since he came back from the United States, he was hearty, but over the past week he started to 'tek down' and he was admitted to the UHWI," booking agent Vertex said. "Last night, he was vomiting blood, and that was it. He passed away."

Fantan Mojah, reportedly the father of at least five children, had been preparing to perform at this year's Reggae Jam Festival in Germany. According to the source, Schengen visas for the engagement had recently been approved.

In his final days, he was staying with friends in Portmore and could not exert himself much.

The singer had battled serious health problems in recent years. In July 2024, he was hospitalized in Martinique after suffering breathing difficulties and tightness in his chest, with reports at the time indicating his heart was functioning at approximately 15 per cent capacity.

By early 2025, however, he appeared to be recovering and eventually resumed touring in Europe.