Legendary highlife musician and folklorist, Mike Ejeagha, popularly known for composing the viral song “Gwo Gwo Ngwo,” is dead.

The news was confirmed by his son, Emma Ejeagha, who was with the deceased before his death.

The Nigerian singer died on Friday, June 6, at the 32 Garrison Military Hospital in Enugu, after battling with prostate cancer since 2006.

Ejeagha became a pillar of Igbo folklore, masterfully weaving wisdom and culture into over 300 songs across six decades.

His deep baritone voice, often layered over soulful highlife rhythms and witty proverbs, earned him the nickname “Gentleman Mike.”

Though his name might have faded from mainstream charts over time, a new generation rediscovered him in 2024 when comedian Brain Jotter used his 1983 hit “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche” — popularly referred to by its catchy hook “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo” — in a viral dance challenge.

The internet erupted, and suddenly, Ejeagha’s music was back on playlists across Nigeria and beyond.

Meanwhile, in Ghana, ninety-eight-year-old legendary broadcaster, Mike Eghan, known for his famous television program, "The Mike Eghan Show" in the 1970's is dead.

Among the pioneering hosts of electronic media and show business, Mr Eghan was referred to as "The Magnificent Emperor."

He autographed a book titled "The Emperor's Story, from the Centre of the World in 2019, long before his retirement, cataloguing his life, work, and impact in the media terrain.

He became a popular household name among the likes of Joe Larty and Eddie Faakye.

Later in life, the ninety-eight-year-old legendary broadcaster moved to venture in hotel business.

Tributes have since poured in. Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, who recently honoured the icon by naming a road near his residence after him, called Ejeagha “a legend and cultural ambassador.”

President Bola Tinubu also joined in mourning, praising Ejeagha’s contributions to preserving Igbo traditions and enriching Nigeria’s musical history.

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