Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State on Monday honoured legendary musician Mike Ejeagha by renaming a road in the state after him.
News About Nigeria reports that during the commissioning of the road today, the governor renamed the Obinagu Road in Abakpa Nike Enugu, as Mike Ejeagha Road.
The road leads to the residence of the veteran singer.
It can be recalled that after 41 years, the veteran singer’s classic “Kai Esi Le Onye Isi Oche” had a remarkable resurgence when content creator Brain Jotter kickstarted the viral dance challenge “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo”, a lyrics of the song.
Speaking about the renaming of the road, the Governor in a series of tweets shared videos and pictures from the event and their visit to Mike Ejeagha.
He also revealed that the state government would from now henceforth take responsibility for Ejeagha’s upkeep.
He said, “It was a pleasure to visit our living legend, Mike Ejeagha, and to commission four newly constructed and reconstructed roads in Abakpa Nike. In recognition of Mike Ejeagha’s immense contributions to the cultural heritage of Enugu State, we have renamed Obinagu Road, leading to his residence and reconstructed earlier in the year, to Mike Ejeagha Road.
“Enugu is a state rich in history, talent, and culture. It is our duty to honour and celebrate those who have shaped our identity. Today, our government extends full support to Mike Ejeagha, taking responsibility for his upkeep as part of our commitment to preserving the legacies of our Indigenous legends.”
