TINUBU MOURNS ‘NIGERIA’S GREAT FOLKLORIST’, MIKE EJEAGHA
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By: Sefiu Ajape
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of veteran highlife musician and folklorist Mike Ejeagha, offering his heartfelt condolences to the late icon’s family, friends, and numerous admirers.
In a statement released on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Ejeagha as “one of Nigeria’s greatest folklorists, songwriters, and musicians in the Igbo language.”
The president hailed Ejeagha for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of Igbo traditions through music, saying the artist’s unique storytelling style inspired generations and upheld cultural heritage.
“May 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 stated.
He also commended the Enugu State Government, led by Governor Peter Mbah, for honouring and celebrating Ejeagha’s legacy while he was still alive.
President Tinubu offered prayers for the peaceful repose of Ejeagha’s soul and asked God Almighty to comfort all those grieving his loss.
Earlier reports confirmed that the legendary musician passed away at the age of 95 on Friday night.
His eldest son, Emma Ejeagha, told journalists in Enugu on Saturday that his father died around 8 p.m. at the 32 Garrison Hospital after a prolonged illness.
“My father passed away due to a long-standing ailment,” said Emma.
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