Mike Ejeagha’s old-age limelight hit something close to a climax on Monday as Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has said that his government will henceforth be responsible for his upkeep.
Ejeagha’s became renowned after popular comedian, Brain Jotter popularised his old song ‘Gwo gwo gwo’ with a unique dramatic dance that turned viral.
The governor also officially renamed Obinagu Road in Abakpa Nike, Enugu, as Mike Ejeagha Road, recognizing its proximity to the artist’s residence.
Mbah emphasized that the road commissioning would be incomplete without personally honoring Chief Pa Mike Ejeagha at his home. An emotional video captured the moment the governor and his entourage were warmly received by the legendary musician’s household.
Sharing the footage, the governor remarked, “Today, we honoured a living legend, commissioning the Obinagu Road in Abakpa Nike Enugu, reconstructed by our administration earlier in the year, and renaming it as Mike Ejeagha Road, as it leads to his residence. As a government, we have also assumed sole responsibility for his upkeep.”
