Mike Ejeagha, One of Nigeria's Greatest Folklorists

Mike Ejeagha, one of Nigeria's greatest folklorists

President Bola Tinubu has described Mike Ejeagha, who passed on at 95 as one of Nigeria's greatest folklorists, songwriters, and musicians in the Igbo

Highlife legend, Mike Ejeagha, is dead

The legendary folklorist, whose classic, ‘Gwo Gwo Ngwo’, recently found renewed popularity, died after battling a prolonged illness.

‘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…

Veteran musician Mike Ejeagha buried 24 hours after death

Veteran Nigerian highlife singer, Gentleman Mike Ejeagha, has been buried 24 hours after his death. The 95-year-old musician died on Friday, June 6, 2025, after a prolonged battle with prostate cancer. Ejeagha was buried on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Umuagba, Imezi-Owa area of Enugu State. Emmanuel Ejeagha, the deceased’s first son, explained that his father was buried within 24 hours according to his last wish before death. “My father made a wi…

Gwogwomgwom exponent Mike Ejeagha, dies at 95, buried

By, Emeka Echewodor Legendary folklorist Sir Mike Ejeaga has died at 95 years… And the highlife legend, Chief Mike Ejeagha has been buried in his home town of Imezi Owa in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State within 24 hours of his death based on his wishes The renowned musician Mike Ejeagha, famously known ...