By Femi Anamelechi
The NIgeria music industry has been thrown into deep mourning following the Passing of Highlife Music icon, Chief Mike Ejeagha who died at 95. Anambra State Governor Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, joined the music industry to express his deep grief over the demise of the renowned Nigerian highlife icon. The Governor In his condolence message, eulogised Chief Ejeagha as a deeply philosophical musician, an iconic cultural ambassador and an exemplary custodian of Igbo oral traditions. His music, characterised by a unique blend of highlife rhythms and captivating storytelling, resonated profoundly throughout Nigeria despite his Igbo linguistic expression.
The Governor recalled that with timeless compositions like the unforgettable “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,” the late musical legend not only entertained but also educated Nigerians, preserving our rich cultural heritage and promoting the vibrancy of Igbo folklore through his lyrics. As a prolific exponent of highlife music, Chief Ejeagha also pioneered a music genre that encapsulated the essence of the Nigerian experience, effectively bridging generational identities in a career spanning several decades and earning himself a distinguished place as a national icon.Governor Soludo mourns this tremendous loss of Chief Mike Ejeagha, a maestro whose melodies brought joy, hope, and unity to Nigerians. The Governor prayed that his soul will rest in peace and urged his family to finds solace during this difficult time.
