The first son of late highlife legend Mike Ejeagha, Emmanuel Ejeagha, has revealed that the music icon was buried just a day after his passing, in accordance with his final request.
Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during a telephone interview on Sunday in Enugu, Emmanuel explained that his father had clearly stated he did not want his body embalmed after death. Respecting this wish, the family made arrangements to bury him within 24 hours.
According to NAN, the revered highlife musician was buried on Saturday at his ancestral home in Umuagba, Imezi-Owa, located in the Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State. He passed away on Friday night at the age of 95.
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Emmanuel stated, “I contacted members of my family and informed them that my father made a wish that he should be laid to rest 24 hours after his death.”
He also noted that the matter was discussed thoroughly within the family and among the kindred. Even Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah was briefed and gave his support for the decision.
“I also summoned a meeting of my kindred and we discussed extensively and even Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State was informed about it and they all consented that whatever was his wish should be kept,” he said.
He emphasized the importance of honouring such wishes, especially when expressed by an elder: “There are a lot of consequential results if an elder said something and otherwise was done.”
Emmanuel added that further details regarding the final funeral rites would be announced at a later time.
