Mike Ejeagha: Enugu State Governor Renames Road After Gwo Gwo Ngwo Singer, Pays Homage to Him

• Famous musician Mike Ejeagha was recently honoured in a unique way by Enugu state Governor Peter Mbah 
• The governor officially renamed a popular road in Abakpa Nike, Enugu, Mike Ejeagha Road, in recognition of the artist's input
• Recall that Ejeagha lately experienced a new buzz in his career after 41 years of his classical song "Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo", made famous by content creator Brain Jotter

Renowned Nigerian folktale singer Mike Ejeagha has been honoured by his state governor, Peter Mbah of Enugu state.

The Enugu state government has opened four new and repaired roads in Abakpa Nike and renamed one as Mike Ejeagha Road, which was previously known as Obinagu.

The road connecting the famed musician's home was restored earlier this year to honour his contributions to the state's cultural heritage.

Peter Mbah announced this in a message posted on Facebook on Monday.

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Governor Mbah emphasised that the road commissioning would be incomplete unless he personally honoured Chief Pa Mike Ejeagha at his residence. 

An emotional video showed the moment the governor and his entourage were greeted warmly by the famed musician's family.

Sharing the viral clip online, 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."

See the video below:

Reactions as Enugu governor honours Mike Ejeagha

Legit.ng compiled the reactions below:

brooklyndelightmeals:

"This God I hail you ooo...you brought your promises to pass in the life of this man...see ehn wait I say to you, if God has promised you anything, he won't take your life until he has fulfilled it. Congratulations to the legend and his family."

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nwachukwunyereudeh:

"This act alone has truly added extra years to his life."

tushguy_official:

"God's time is always the perfect Time."

gol_oba:

"When there is life. God i see your hand work."

opehyemy_9:

"@brainjotter God continue to bless you. Because you're the one who brought this man out "

omo_badmos:

"Baoku Ise o 'tan. When there's life, hope still sure. Congratulations baba."

opehyemy_9:

"@brainjotter God continue to bless you. Because you're the one who brought this man out."

VDM shares take on Gwo Gwo Ngwo royalty drama

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Nigerian internet sensation Martins Vincent Otse, best known as Verydarkman (VDM), addressed his fellow citizens and other concerned netizens regarding skit maker Brain Jotter and folktale legend Gentleman Mike Ejeagha.

Recall that Brain Jotter initiated an online challenge using Mike Ejeagha's decades-old song "Gwo Gwo Ngwo." The challenge garnered participation from top celebrities in the country.

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Some Nigerians argued that the comedian should generously reward Mike Ejeagha for using his song to trend on social media. Amid the varied opinions, Verydarkman shared his views.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng