Fashionable Nigerian skit maker, Mind Jotter, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of legendary highlife musician, Mike ‘Gentleman’ Ejeagha, who handed away on Friday night time after a battle with prostate most cancers.
In an emotional Instagram submit on Saturday, Mind Jotter shared a throwback video from his 2024 go to to the late icon’s house in Enugu.
The video captured the heartwarming second between the content material creator and the music veteran, whose track ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo’ discovered renewed fame many years after its unique launch.
“39 years in the past, he made magic (Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo track). 39 years later, we danced to it once more. Now, he rests, however his melody lives without end. Relaxation in peace, legend,” Mind Jotter captioned the submit, paying homage to Ejeagha’s enduring musical legacy.
Initially launched in 1983, ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo’ skilled a exceptional revival final 12 months after Mind Jotter featured it in a viral dance problem. The problem captivated audiences throughout platforms, garnering over 29.1 million views and 30,000 feedback on Instagram, and an extra 19.6 million views on TikTok.
In recognition of the late musician’s impression and to understand his work, Mind Jotter personally visited Ejeagha and introduced him with a money reward of ₦2 million in the course of the go to.
Mike Ejeagha, extensively considered a pioneer of Igbo folklore music, leaves behind a wealthy archive of storytelling by means of track, and his loss of life has been met with an outpouring of tributes from followers, artists, and cultural commentators throughout the nation.
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