Legendary Highlife musician Mike Ejeagha, widely known for weaving Igbo folklore and wise sayings into his music, has died at the age of 95.
He reportedly passed away on Friday evening around 8 p.m. at the 32 Garrison Hospital in Enugu, after battling a long-term illness.
His eldest son, Emma Ejeagha, confirmed the news in a phone conversation with Vanguard.
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Ejeagha’s music, deeply rooted in Igbo tradition and culture, made him a prominent figure on Nigerian radio in the 1980s. His storytelling style, rich in proverbs and life lessons, endeared him to audiences across generations and helped preserve Igbo heritage through sound.
His death marks the end of an era for lovers of traditional Highlife and cultural music in Nigeria.
