Legendary Nigerian highlife musician and cultural custodian, Mike Ejeagha, has passed away at the age of 95.
The music icon was revered for weaving Igbo folklore, proverbs, and moral lessons into captivating tunes.
He died on Friday evening around 8 p.m. at the 32 Garrison Hospital in Enugu, following a long battle with illness.
His death was confirmed by his eldest son, Emma Ejeagha
Mike Ejeagha rose to prominence in the 1980s.
He captivated audiences across Nigeria with his unique blend of highlife and traditional Igbo storytelling.
His music not only entertained but served as a powerful tool for the preservation of Igbo language, wisdom, and oral tradition.
One of his most celebrated tracks, “Gwogwogwo,” enjoyed a viral resurgence in 2024 after comedian and skitmaker Brian Potter remixed the classic.
He introduced Ejeagha’s genius to a younger, digital-savvy generation.
The remix sparked renewed interest in his catalogue and reaffirmed his status as a timeless musical force.
Ejeagha’s impact extended far beyond music, he was seen as a folklorist and moral educator.
Also, his work was instrumental in documenting and preserving Igbo heritage through sound.
Tributes have begun flooding in from fans, musicians, and cultural figures across the country.
Also, they all praised Ejeagha’s lifelong commitment to traditional music and his unparalleled contribution to Nigerian culture.
“He wasn’t just a musician — he was a living archive of Igbo wisdom,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
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“We have lost a true legend,” said a music historian in Enugu.
The family is expected to announce funeral arrangements in the coming days
