Tinubu mourns passage of ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo’ crooner, Mike Ejeagha |

President Bola Tinubu has extended his 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, and exponent of “Gwo Gwo Gwo”, who passed on to eternity on Friday at 95.

Tinubu noted that Ejeagha used his music and distinctive storytelling style to preserve and project Igbo culture and customs, inspiring generations.

In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday, Tinubu said: “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.”

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The President commended the Enugu State Government, led by Governor Peter Mbah, for honouring the music icon while still alive.

Tinubu prayed to God Almighty to grant the soul of the departed eternal rest and comfort to all who mourn his loss.

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