Nigerians Mourn Legendary Highlife Musician Mike Ejeagha

Nigerians mourn legendary highlife musician Mike Ejeagha

Nigerians are mourning the passing of highlife musician and folklorist Mike Ejeagha, who died on 6 June at the age of 95. Widely celebrated for the distinctive “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo” refrain from his classic track ‘Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche’, the late musician saw a resurgence in popularity after local comedian Brain Jotter featured the sound in a viral dance video. The catchy phrase soon went viral, with numerous comedians incorporating it into their…

Why My Father Was Buried Less Than 24 Hours After His Death – Mike Ejeagha’s Son Says "It Was His Last Wish"

The eldest son of legendary highlife singer, Mike Ejeagha, Emmanuel, has explained why his father was quickly buried less than 24 hours after his death.The 95-year-old singer, popularly known as Gentleman, died on Friday after a prolonged illness.In a chat, Emmanuel said the family honoured Mike Ejeagha’s last wish to be laid to rest within 24 hours of his demise.According to him, the Nigerian folklorist was buried quietly on June 7, in his home…