Gentleman Mike Ejeagha

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Mike Ejeagha is a Nigerian folklorist, songwriter, and musician from Enugu State. He hails from Imezi Owa in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State. He grew up in Coal Camp in a family headed by his Civil Servant dad, then working with Ministry of Health Enugu. He attended St. Patrick's Primary School, Ogbete Enugu.
Ejeagha started his career in music in the mid-20th century. Also known as Gentleman Mike Ejeagha, he 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.