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Mike Ejeagha (Gentleman Mike Ejeagha)
First Name: Mike
Last Name: Ejeagha
Stage Name: Mike Ejeagha (Gentleman Mike Ejeagha)
Country: Nigeria
Born: 1932
Primary Language: Igbo

Participations

23
Songwriter
65
Performer
3
Lead Vocalist
Bio
Mike Ejeagha, a.k.a Gentleman ‎Mike Ejeagha, is a renowned Nigerian folklorist, songwriter and musician. He started his career in music in the mid-20th century and has been a prominent figure in the evolution of Igbo music for over six decades. Ejeagha's first hit was in 1960, the year of Nigeria's independence and he has contributed over 300 recordings to the National Archives of Nigeria, produced during his fieldwork investigating Igbo folklore and highlife music. He remains an influential figure in Nigerian music industry.
Discography
Albums21
Umu Igbo Mulu Anya
Umu Igbo Mulu Anya2022 • AlbumTracks: 3
Omenani Special, Vol. 4
Omenani Special, Vol. 42018 • AlbumTracks: 3
Onye Mkpesa
Onye Mkpesa2018 • AlbumTracks: 3
Oga Adi Mma N'ezie
Oga Adi Mma N'ezie2018 • AlbumTracks: 3
Onye Nwe Ona Ebe
Onye Nwe Ona Ebe2018 • AlbumTracks: 5
Akuko Na Egwu, Vol. 2
Akuko Na Egwu, Vol. 22018 • AlbumTracks: 2
Igwe Okada
Igwe Okada2013 • AlbumTracks: 4
Akuko N'egwu Original Vol. 1
Akuko N'egwu Original Vol. 12010 • AlbumTracks: 2
Akuko N'egwu Original Vol. 2
Akuko N'egwu Original Vol. 22010 • AlbumTracks: 2
Uwa Ngbede Ka Mma
Uwa Ngbede Ka Mma2009 • AlbumTracks: 4
Omenani Special
Omenani Special2009 • AlbumTracks: 4
Ife Uwa Bu Ana Eme Odi Ka Ada Eme
Ife Uwa Bu Ana Eme Odi Ka Ada Eme2007 • AlbumTracks: 2
Onye Nwe Ona Ebe Onye, Enwero Ona Ebe
Onye Nwe Ona Ebe Onye, Enwero Ona Ebe2007 • AlbumTracks: 3
Onye Ndidi
Onye Ndidi1995 • AlbumTracks: 6
Akuko N' Egwu Vol. 4
Akuko N' Egwu Vol. 41995 • AlbumTracks: 3
Anyi Ga Adi
Anyi Ga Adi1985 • AlbumTracks: 3
Ugo Mma
Ugo Mma1982 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ebe Aka Lulu Onye
Ebe Aka Lulu Onye1980 • AlbumTracks: 4
Omenani Special, Vol. 2
Omenani Special, Vol. 21977 • AlbumTracks: 4
Omenani Special, Vol. 3
Omenani Special, Vol. 31977 • AlbumTracks: 4
Akuko Na Egwu, Vol. 1
Akuko Na Egwu, Vol. 11976 • AlbumTracks: 2
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