‘Gwo Gwo Gwo’ Singer Mike Ejeagha Dies At 95

• Veteran highlife legend Mike ‘Gentleman’ Ejeagha, known for the hit song ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo’, has died at age 95.
• Enugu Governor Peter Mbah mourned Ejeagha, calling him a cultural icon and promising to immortalise his legacy.
• Ejeagha, a pioneer of Igbo highlife music, recently saw a revival of his work through Brain Jotter’s viral 2024 skit.

Nonagenarian singer Mike ‘Gentleman’ Ejeagha, popularly known for his song ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo’, is dead.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State confirmed the death of the veteran singer.

The ace highlife singer died at 95.

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The Enugu Governor, while mourning him in an X post, said “I’m profoundly saddened by the death of the music icon, Gentleman Mike Ejeagha.

Mike Ejeagha (Gwo Gwo Gwo)

“Mike Ejeagha was a legend, a cultural ambassador, and a revered son of Enugu State. He was one of the finest musicians of his generation, with an easygoing personality and a humility that belied his towering celebrity status. His fan base transcended boundaries, and he was easily one of the most recognizable voices in music.

“Ejeagha’s immense talent and genius lay in how he took simple indigenous folktales and turned them into unforgettable songs that resonate across cultures.

“I will always cherish fond memories of the time spent in his company – the warmth and wisdom he radiated; the joy he found in the ordinary.

“His death leaves a huge void that will be difficult to fill. But the legacies he has left behind will last a lifetime. This is a loss not only for his immediate family; it is a profound loss for Enugu State, the entire music community, and the nation as a whole.”

The Governor further offered his heartfelt condolences to the Ejeagha family on behalf of the Enugu State Government and assured them of the State’s support.

Mbah said, “As a government, we will ensure that his memory is duly immortalised. Above all, I pray that his family experiences the comforting grace of God’s love, and the fortitude to bear the loss.

“Rest in peace, Gentleman Mike Ejeagha.”

Ejeagha is considered one of the pioneers of the highlife genre in Nigeria, as he has been influential in the evolution of music in the Igbo language for over six decades.

In 2024, Brain Jotter, the skit maker, used the song for his viral dance moves which brought a resurgence to the ‘Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche’ crooner’s music.

Enugu governor also rebuilt and renamed Obinagu Road in Abakpa Nike, Enugu, in honour of Ejeagha.

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