Legendary highlife icon Mike Ejeagha has been laid to Mother Earth.
The family of the deceased revealed that his burial, just 24 hours after his passing, was in strict adherence to his final wish.
Speaking in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ejeagha’s eldest son, Emmanuel Ejeagha Jr., said his father had made it clear before his death that he should not be embalmed and should be laid to rest within a day.
“We honoured his wish,” he said. “As his first son, I felt obligated to carry out his instructions. He made it clear that under no circumstances should he be embalmed.”
The legendary “Gwo gwo ngwo” crooner, aged 95, died on Friday night. He was interred the next day, Saturday, at his hometown, Umuagba, Imezi-Owa in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State.
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Ejeagha Jnr said he immediately informed family members, convened a meeting of the kindred, and notified Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State. Everyone agreed the musician’s wish should be respected.
“When an elder gives specific instructions, it’s dangerous to disregard them,” he said.
He added that the formal funeral rites and celebration of life will be announced soon.
Mike Ejeagha’s 1983 classic, Gwo gwo ngwo’ gained prominence in 2024 after popular skit maker Brain Jotter used the song in a global dance challenge.
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Social media influencer and plus-size model Monalisa Stephen is dead. The upcoming actress sadly passed away after a battle with low blood sugar and subsequent internal bleeding.
The tragic news was announced by the Chief Executive Officer of Best of Nollywood (BON), Seun Oloketuyi. He confirmed the sad news on May 14, 2025, via an Instagram post.
Oloketuyi stated that the news of her passing was confirmed by the deceased actress’ sister.
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He wrote:
“Brand influencer, Monalisa Ayobami Stephen, is dead. She died yesterday in Lagos after losing the fight against low sugar and internal bleeding. Her immediate younger sister confirmed the death of this hardworking and beautiful soul.”
Meanwhile, Monalisa Stephen, also known as Gabacci during her lifetime, featured in movies like Mami Wata (2023), Breaded Life (2021), and a myriad of comedy skits. She rose to prominence by using her platform to champion self-love and body positivity amongst plus-size women.
