By Charles Igbo
Legendary highlife maestro, Mike Ejeagha is dead.
Popular for transforming Igbo proverbs and folklore into music, Ejeagha died Friday night of June 6, about 8.00pm.
Even though his cause of death is not public yet, he apparently died of old age at the 32 Garrison Hospital, Enugu, of old age related illnesses.
His son, Emma Ejeagha, confirmed his passing.
In the past many months, his house in Enugu became a Mecca of sorts for young musicians and other youths who recently rediscovered his unique style of Igbo folklore and promoted it. The rediscovey and promotion also brought Ejeagha, his life, and music to the attention of high profile Igbo, including the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, who visited Ejeagha at his Enugu residence.
Ejeagha’s dexterity with his guitar, which was his main music instrument, was a source of joy to many.
Born in August, 1932, Ejeagha, also, popularly known as “Gentleman Mike Ejeagha” was a native of Imezi Owa, Ezeagu Local Government Area, Enugu, South-east Nigeria.
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