Mike Ejeagha, a well-known Highlife maestro who turned Igbo proverbs and traditions into enthralling music, has passed away.
According to reports, the 95-year-old “Gwo Gwo Gwo crooner” passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025.
On Friday evening, Emma Ejeagha, the musician’s eldest son, announced his passing to Vanguard.
According to reports, the musician passed away at the Nigerian Army’s 32 Garrison Hospital in Enugu.
In the 1980s, Mike Ejeagha’s distinctive Igbo folk music style, which appealed to all age groups, made him a prominent voice on Nigerian radio.
In other news, Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais, the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, died at the age of 89.
According to reports, his family released a statement on Friday, June 6, 2025, announcing his passing.
Uwais, who was born in Zaria, Kaduna State, on June 12, 1936, was known as a reformer dedicated to maintaining the integrity of the bench and a champion of judicial independence. He held the position of Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) from 1995 to 2006.
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He was well regarded for his moral views on justice, constitutionalism, and democratic government throughout his career.
“Inna Ilaihir Rajiun Wa Inna Lillahi.” In a brief statement, the family wrote, “We announce the passing of our beloved father, Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais, former Chief Justice of the Federation, with heavy hearts but with immense gratitude to Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala.”
