- Former Labor Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has attended the funeral of Enugu high society legend Mike Ejeagha, saying his legacy “profoundly impacted society through his outstanding contribution to culture and music”.
- Obi said he traveled from Lagos to remember Ejega and join others in praying at his gravesite.
- He urged Nigerians to emulate the musician’s life of “service, culture and truth” and concluded by praying for the eternal rest of his soul.
Former Labor Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has mourned the death of legendary high-flying musician Mike Ejeagha.
Obi, who attended the funeral held on Friday in Imezi-Owa, Ezeago Local Government Area of Enugu State, said he traveled to Enugu from Lagos that morning to commemorate the late cultural icon, describing his legacy as “profoundly impacting society through his outstanding contributions to culture and music”.
“In the quiet solemnity of that sacred hour, surrounded by his loved ones and his venerable father, we prayed at his graveside and commended his noble soul to Almighty God,” Obi wrote on his official X page.
He added that Ejiga’s death should serve as a reminder to Nigeriansf “The beauty of a life dedicated to service, culture and truth,” urge”His memory inspires us to use our gifts to benefit society and live in a memorable way. “
He ended his message with a prayer: “Lord, grant him eternal rest; let eternal light shine upon him. Amen.”
