Popular skit maker Chukwuebuka Emmanuel Amuzie, aka Brain Jotter, has expressed his heartfelt condolences following the death of highlife legend Mike Ejeagha, after battling prostate cancer for 16 years stating that his “melody lives forever.”
Brain Jotter had brought the late music icon into the spotlight again last year after he triggered a viral dance challenge using Ejeagha’s 1983 classic song “GwoGwoNgwo” in one of his skits.
In an Instagram post, Brain Jotter shared a video of himself and the late music icon during his visit to Ejeagha’s Enugu residence last year. He noted that Ejeagha made magic 39 years ago, and people danced to it again 39 years later. Though Ejeagha is no longer with us, Brain Jotter believes his melody will live on forever.
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has also xpressed deep sorrow for the passing of Mike Ejeagha, Nigeria’s revered highlife legend, aged 95, who died on Friday, June 6, 2025.
According to the statement released by her Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Dr. Nneka Ikem Anibeze, the Minister paid her tribute to the cultural legend, describing his death as a monumental loss to Nigeria’s rich musical and cultural heritage.
“The nation has lost a treasure trove of cultural heritage and musical genius. Mike Ejeagha’s contributions to Nigerian music are immeasurable, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come,” Musawa said.
“His extensive discography, comprising over 300 recordings archived in the National Archives of Nigeria, is a testament to his lifelong dedication to preserving and promoting our rich cultural heritage,” she added.
The Minister offered her heartfelt condolences to Ejeagha’s family, friends, and numerous fans across the country and beyond, praying for his soul to rest in peace.
Mike Ejeagha music, memory and legacy continues to live in our hearts.