Highlife Legend Mike Ejeagha Dies at 95 in Abuja, The Nigerian veteran highlife musician and revered folklorist, Mike Ejeagha, affectionately known as “Gentleman Mike Ejeagha,” has passed away at the age of 95. His eldest son, Emma Ejeagha, confirmed that the music icon died on Friday night, June 6th, 2025, at the 32 Garrison Hospital in Enugu, following a prolonged illness, later revealed to be prostate cancer.
Ejeagha’s death marks a great lose in the Nigerian highlife folklore music and a significant loss to the nation’s cultural landscape. Tributes have poured in from across the country, with many mourning the passing of a master storyteller whose music transcended generations.
A Brief Biography of Mike Ejeagha
Ejeagha’s remarkable career spanned several decades during which he recorded more than 300 songs, a significant number of which have been carefully preserved in the esteemed National Archives of Nigeria. Among his many timeless hits are memorable tracks such as “Omekagu,” “Uwa Mgbede Ka Mma,” and “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche.” Notably, “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche” experienced an unexpected viral resurgence in 2024, gaining widespread popularity through a trending dance challenge on social media platforms, which helped introduce his extraordinary work to an entirely new generation of enthusiastic fans and music lovers.
Ejeagha’s career saw him record over 300 songs, many of which are preserved in the National Archives of Nigeria. His timeless hits include “Omekagu,” “Uwa Mgbede Ka Mma,” and “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche,” the latter famously experiencing a viral resurgence in 2024 through a popular dance challenge, introducing his work to a new generation of fans.
Beyond entertainment, Ejeagha’s music served as a powerful medium for preserving and promoting Igbo language and cultural values, addressing themes of honesty, community, and resilience. His humility and distinctive guitar-playing style earned him the moniker “Gentleman Mike.” He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren, and his extensive discography continues to inspire and educate, ensuring his legacy endures. READ ALSO: Former Minister Jibril Aminu Passes Away in Abuja at 85
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