US EditionMike Ejeagha, One of Nigeria's Greatest Folklorists
- Chief Mike Ejeagha, a renowned Nigerian highlife musician and folklorist born on April 4, 1930, died on Friday night at 32 Garrison Hospital in Enugu.
- Ejeagha launched his musical journey during the early to mid-1900s and gained recognition in the 1960s and 1980s as a prominent artist dedicated to safeguarding Igbo oral heritage through his songs.
- Ejeagha recorded over 300 songs known for combining Igbo proverbs, folklore, and moral lessons with highlife rhythms, with his collection archived by Nigerian authorities in the early 2000s.
- In mid-2024, his 1983 classic 'Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche' revived interest through a viral dance challenge, introducing his music to a younger generation and cementing his cultural legacy.
- Enugu State honoured Ejeagha in September 2024 by commissioning four roads in Abakpa Nike and renaming Obinagu Road in his name, reflecting his lasting impact on Nigerian culture.
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‘Gwo Gwo Gwo’ singer Mike Ejeagha dies at 95
Veteran highlife music maestro Mike Ejeagha has sadly passed away at the age of 95. The death of the Igbo folklore singer was announced by his eldest son Emma Ejeagha. He revealed that the music icon died around 8pm on Friday at the 32 Garrison Hospital in Enugu after a prolonged illness. Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has also confirmed the news in a post on X where he described Ejeagha as a gifted musician whose humility, storytelling throu…
Highlife Legend Mike Ejeagha Laid to Rest in Enugu hometown Amid Tributes
Renowned Nigerian highlife and folklore musician, Mike Ejeagha, has been laid to rest in his hometown of Umuagba, Imezi-Owa, in Ezeagu Local Government Area, Enugu State. The 95-year-old icon, celebrated for his profound influence on The post Highlife Legend Mike Ejeagha Laid to Rest in Enugu hometown Amid Tributes appeared first on Gistlover.
‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo’ singer, Mike Ejeagha, dies at 95
Veteran Igbo folklore singer and cultural icon, Mike Ejeagha, has died at the age of 95. The sad news was confirmed by his eldest son, Emma Ejeagha, who revealed that the legendary musician, Mike Ejeagha died around 8 p.m. at the 32 Garrison Hospital in Enugu, after battling a prolonged illness. However, details of the ailment were not disclosed to the public. Mike Ejeagha, known for his masterful blend of traditional Igbo proverbs and highlife …
Brain Jotter Mourns Mike Ejeagha Demise
SharePopular Nigerian skit maker, Brain Jotter, has mourned the passing of the veteran musician, Mike ‘Gentleman’ Ejeagha. Sunday Telegraph had earlier reported that the singer, known for his viral song ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo died of prostate cancer on Friday night, June 6. Reacting to the news in an Instagram post on Saturday, Brain Jotter... The post Brain Jotter Mourns Ejeagha Demise appeared first on New Telegraph.
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