President Bola Tinubu on Saturday joined millions of Nigeria’s music and social media enthusiasts to mourn Mike Ejeagha, the popular folklorist, who died on Friday.
Bayo Onanuga, Presidential Spokesman, in a statement on Saturday, said the President extended heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and many fans of Mike Ejeagha, one of Nigeria’s greatest folklorists, songwriters, and musicians in the Igbo language, who passed on to eternity on Friday at the age of 95.
President Tinubu notes that Mike Ejeagha used his music and distinctive storytelling style to preserve and project Igbo culture and customs, inspiring generations.
Recall that Ejeagha’s music recently witnessed a rebound on the social media platforms, following recognition by Chukwuebuka Amuzie, one of Nigeria’s rising comedian and content creator.
Amuzie had last year met and rewarded the folklore music icon, for the use of one of the soundtracks (Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo, from his album, “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche”
Gwo, gwo, gwo Ngwo, later became a popular song in several skit plays
The President, while recalling Ejeagha’s contributions to the music industry, prayed that “the spirit and values of Gentleman Mike Ejeagha’s music continue to remind us that music has the power to revive, heal and redirect energy towards worthy causes that help build our nation,”
The President commended the Enugu State Government, led by Governor Peter Mbah, for honouring the music icon while still alive.
President Tinubu prayed to God Almighty to grant the soul of the departed eternal rest and comfort to all who mourn his loss.
