Mike Ejeagha Biography Profile :

Mike Ejeagha, fondly known as "Gentleman, Mike Ejeagha" is a Nigerian folklorist, songwriter, and musician from Enugu State, Nigeria. Born on April 4, 1930, he has been a prominent figure in the evolution of Igbo music for many decades.

Ejeagha started his music career in the mid-20th century, and his first hit song was released in 1960, the year of Nigeria's independence. He has contributed significantly to the development and popularization of Igbo music, with over 300 recordings to his credit. These recordings, produced during his fieldwork, are archived at the National Archives of Nigeria and showcase his investigation into Igbo folklore and highlife music.

Ejeagha's music is characterized by his storytelling style, accompanied by guitar and lyrics laced with igbo proverbs. His lyrics are in the Igbo language, and his music has a didactic style, making him a unique and influential musician. He writes his own music, and his songs often convey meaningful messages and teachings.

Currently, one of his many songs “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo” is trending and many content creators are jumping on the trend using a particular dance step and this is courtesy of Brain Jotter who brought the song to limelight again. Rumôr has it that Brain Jotter has gone to pay respect to the 94years old musician ❤️