A popular Nigerian highlife musician, Mike Ejeagha, has died at the age of 95. Popularly known as “Gentleman Mike Ejeagha,” the music legend died on Friday night. The musician’s eldest son, Emma, who confirmed his passing on Saturday to journalists in Enugu said he died on Friday evening at approximately 8 p.m. at the 32 Garrison Hospital in Enugu after a prolonged illness. “My father passed away due to a long-standing ailment,” said Emma. Ejeagha’s legacy is marked by his distinctive style of Igbo folk music, which resonated across multiple…
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Released In 1983, Succeeds In 2024, ‘Gwo gwo gwo ngwo,’ And Everything In-Between
A part of folktale released forty one years ago in Igbo language is now on the lips of many across the world. Here, Platforms Africa presents nine things previously unknown by many about the song, “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche,” its meaning and the story behind its new glory. 1. The lyrics “Gwo gwo gwo ngwo,” is from a highlife song titled; “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche.” 2. It was released by Veteran Nigerian singer Mike Ejeagha in 1983. 3. The song was made popular thorugh a…
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