President Tinubu pays tribute to late music legend Mike Ejeagha

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences over the passing of legendary Igbo folklorist and musician, Mike Ejeagha, who died on Friday at the age of 95.

In a condolence message issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Ejeagha as one of Nigeria’s greatest cultural icons. He praised the musician’s unique ability to preserve and promote Igbo traditions through music and storytelling.

“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,” the President said.

President Tinubu also commended the Enugu State Government, led by Governor Peter Mbah, for recognizing and honouring the music legend during his lifetime.

He prayed for the peaceful repose of Ejeagha’s soul and asked God to comfort his family, friends, and admirers as they mourn his passing.