Fantan recovers from heart problems, tours Europe
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Reggae star Fantan Mojah says he has made a “nice recovery” from the heart condition that left him hospitalised last year.
“I have made a nice recovery with my health and I am in the middle of a tour in Europe where I can touch base again with my fans,” Fantan said.
“I just did three shows back to back in Holland, and two in Germany. The last one was sold out on Saturday, the one before that was a meet-and-greet and that drew a large crowd where I signed pictures for the fans,” he said.
He recently performed at Melkweg, a music venue and cultural centre in Lijnbaansgracht, near Leidseplein in Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 19.
Fantan, whose given name is Owen Moncrieffe, gained popularity in the 2000s for thoughtful, reflective songs. He was among the top new Reggae acts of the mid-2000s when he was signed to Downsound Records. While in that camp, he released the song Hungry, which shot to the number one position in the Jamaican charts, where it stayed for eight consecutive weeks.
Fantan also released his acclaimed debut album Hail the King in 2005, which comprised hits such as the title track Hail the King, Corruption and Nuh Build Great Man, which featured Jah Cure.
He later released the albums Stronger in 2008, Rebel I Am in 2012 and Rasta Got Soul in 2016.
