Mbah Mourns Music Icon Mike Ejeagha
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, Saturday, expressed shock following the death of music icon ‘Gentleman’ Mike Ejeagha.
Ejeagha died Friday evening at a hospital in Enugu after a protracted illness.
Gov Mbah expressed his feelings on his verified Facebook page. He wrote, “I’m profoundly saddened by the death of the music icon, Gentleman Mike Ejeagha. 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.”
Mbah recalled “fond memories of the time spent in his company – the warmth and wisdom he radiated; the joy he found in the ordinary”.
He added that, “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, on behalf of the Enugu State government, sent his good wishes to the Ejeagha family.
According to him, “As a government, we will ensure that his memory is duly immortalized. Above all, I pray that his family experiences the comforting grace of God’s love, and the fortitude to bear the loss.”
Mbah Mourns Music Icon Mike Ejeagha is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
