President Bola Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Mike Ejeagha, the legendary Igbo folklorist, songwriter, and musician, who passed away on Friday at the age of 95.
In a statement issued on Saturday by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised Ejeagha for using his music and unique storytelling to preserve and promote Igbo culture and traditions, inspiring countless Nigerians across generations.
“May the spirit and values of Gentleman Mike Ejeagha’s music continue to remind us that music has the power to revive, heal, and channel energy into causes that help build our nation,” President Tinubu said.
He also commended Governor Peter Mbah and the Enugu State Government for honouring the music legend during his lifetime.
President Tinubu prayed for God to grant Ejeagha’s soul eternal rest and to comfort everyone grieving his loss.
In a separate message on Saturday, the president also offered condolences to Senator Smart Adeyemi following the death of his mother, Princess Victoria Oyeyemi Adeyemi (née Ibilola).
President Tinubu paid tribute to the late community leader, describing her as a woman known for her generosity, humility, and calm spirit, which endeared her to all who met her.
He acknowledged her lasting impact on the Iyara community in Kogi State and her wide circle of friends in Niger State, where she spent 45 years raising her six children before moving to Abuja.
President Tinubu expressed hope that the Adeyemi family and others mourning her loss would find comfort in her life of service and moral strength. He prayed for her peaceful repose and for God to grant the bereaved strength and consolation in this difficult time.
