President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his “heartfelt condolences” to the family, friends, and many fans of Mike Ejeagha, one of Nigeria’s greatest folklorists, who passed on Friday 6 June, 2025 at the age of ninety-five (95).
The President hailed the highlife singer for using his music to “preserve and protect” the Igbo culture and customs.
He said, the ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo’ singer “used his music and distinctive storytelling style to preserve and project Igbo culture and customs.”
President Tinubu’s Condolence was made known via a State House Press Release titled ‘President Tinubu mourns the passing of Gentleman Mike Ejeagha’, signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday 7 June, 2025.
President Tinubu prayed, “may the spirit of Ejeagha’s music continue to remind us to redirect energy towards worthy causes that help build our nation.”
The President went ahead to salute the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for honouring the music icon while still living.
The President further prayed, “may God grant comfort to all who mourn his loss.”
The State House Press Release reads: “President Bola Tinubu extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and many fans of Mike Ejeagha, one of Nigeria’s greatest folklorists, songwriters, and musicians in the Igbo language,
“President Tinubu notes that Mike Ejeagha used his music and distinctive storytelling style to preserve and project Igbo culture and customs, inspiring generations.
“”May the spirit and values of Gentleman Mike Ejeagha’s music continue to remind us that music has the power to revive, heal and redirect energy towards worthy causes that help build our nation,” President Tinubu says.
“The President commends the Enugu State Government, led by Governor Peter Mbah, for honouring the music icon while still alive.
“President Tinubu prays to God Almighty to grant the soul of the departed eternal rest and comfort to all who mourn his loss.”
