WHY WE BURIED GON GWO NGWO SINGER, MIKE EJEAGHA, 24 HOURS AFTER DEATH - SON REVEALS
Emmanuel Ejeagha, the eldest son of the late veteran highlife musician, has disclosed why the family buried ‘Gwo gwo ngwo’ crooner, Mike Ejeagha, within 24 hours after his demise.
Ejeagha was laid to rest in his country home at Umuagba, Imezi-Owa in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Speaking to newsmen on Sunday, Emmanuel said the family buried the musician within 24 hours after his death to keep his wish.
He disclosed that his father made a wish and warned them not to embalm him after his death.
He added that his father sternly instructed him as first son that when he passed on, nobody should embalm him.
Emmanuel said, “I contacted members of my family and informed them that my father made a wish that he should be laid to rest 24 hours after his death.
“I also summoned a meeting of my kindred and we discussed extensively. Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah was informed about it and they all consented that whatever was his wish should be kept.
“There are a lot of consequential results if an elder said something and otherwise was done.”Emmanuel further stated that the veteran musician’s funeral ceremony would be announced soon.
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