Mike Ejeagha (born August, 1932)//(listen) is a Nigerian folklorist, songwriter, and musician from Enugu State, Nigeria. Ejeagha started his career in music in the mid-20th century. Also known as Gentlemen, Ejeagha has been influential in the evolution of music in the Igbo language for over 6 decades. His first hit was in 1960 - the year of Nigeria's independence.
Ejeagha is a distinct story-teller accompanied by guitar style and his lyrics are laced with proverbs; lending his music a didactic style. He writes his own music and his lyrics are in Igbo language. Ejeagha said in 2004: "Life at old age is quite enjoyable, especially when the Almighty God gives you good health".[1]
Ejeagha has contributed over three hundred recordings to the National Archives of Nigeria produced during his field work to investigate Igbo folklore highlife music.[2]
On the 12th of September 2022, it was reported by Pulse Nigeria that a documentary film on his life titled "Gentleman" is under production. The Film is directed by Michael Chineme Ike.[3]
External video
Onye Ori Utaba (Pt 1)
Onye Ori Utaba (Pt 2)
References
^NNENYELIKE, NWAGBO. "Life at oldage is quite enjoyable". Daily Sun. Retrieved 26 February 2012.[permanent dead link]
^Sonny Oti (2009). Highlife Music in West Africa. Malthouse Press. p. 53. ISBN978-978-8422-08-2.
^Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2022-09-12). "Filming kicks off for 'Gentleman' documentary on legendary folklorist Mike Ejeagha". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-09-13.
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