‘Gwogwogwongwo’ singer, Mike Ejeagha, is dead
Feeble highlife musician, Mike Ejeagha, identified for his timeless Igbo folks songs, has died at the age of 95 after a prolonged illness.
The iconic performer passed away on Friday night, June 7, 2024, at the 32 Garrison Health center in Enugu, according to his eldest son, Emma Ejeagha.
In retaining with the family, the music memoir had been battling a prolonged-standing neatly being condition which within the kill ended in his death. “My father passed away attributable to a prolonged-standing ailment,” Emma confirmed.
Ejeagha, fondly known as “Gentleman Mike,” was as soon as born on April 4, 1930, in Imezi Owa, Ezeagu Local Authorities Space of Enugu Pronounce.
He became a family title within the 1960s with hit songs like “Omekagu”, “Uwa Mgbede Ka Mma”, and “Ka Esi Le” “Onye Isi Oche”, the latter taking part in a viral TikTok revival in 2024 by a trending dance set.
With a profession spanning over six many years, Ejeagha stood out for his filthy rich instruct of proverbs, storytelling and humour in music.
He was as soon as a master of mixing tradition with melody, and his songs most incessantly carried factual lessons and cultural wisdom.
Past entertainment, his contribution to Nigerian music historical previous was as soon as astronomical. Over 300 of his recordings are stored within the Nationwide Archives of Nigeria as phase of a UNESCO-instructed effort to take care of indigenous music.
Despite the recent generation transferring towards Afrobeats and hip-hop, Ejeagha remained a revered title, particularly amongst culture enthusiasts and music students.
His most up-to-date return to the highlight by social media reaffirmed the timelessness of his message and sound.
