Tag: Mike Ejeagha

Mike Ejeagha Buried 24hrs After Death, Son Gives Reason

Ganiyu Amodu

The eldest son of the late veteran highlife musician, Mr. Emmanuel Ejeagha, says the family buried the “Gwo gwo gwo ngwo” crooner, Mike Ejeagha, within 24 hours after his demise to keep his wish. Ejeagha Jnr disclosed this in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Enugu. He said his father made a wish and warned them not to embalm him after his death, which they had fulfilled. NAN reports that the highlife legend was laid to rest in his country home at Umuagba,…

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‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,’ How Veteran Nigerian Singer, Mike Ejeagha, Died

Ganiyu Amodu

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

ADEOLA YUSUF

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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