Soludo mourns passage of highlife music icon, Mike Ejeagha

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Late Mike Ejeagha

By Madu Obi

The governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has conveyed his deep grief over the demise of renowned Nigerian highlife icon, Chief Mike Ejeagha, who passed on at the age of 95 years.

In the condolence message, Governor Soludo eulogized Ejeagha, describing him as a deeply philosophical musician, an iconic cultural ambassador and an exemplary custodian of Igbo oral traditions.

His music, the governor said, is characterized by a unique blend of highlife rhythms and captivating storytelling, resonated profoundly throughout Nigeria despite his Igbo linguistic expression.

He recalled that with timeless compositions, the late musical legend not only entertained, but also educated Nigerians, preserving Igbo 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 sound 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", the governor stated.