Mike Ejeagha’s Son Reveals Why Father Was Buried Within 24 Hours After His Death

Emmanuel Ejeagha, the eldest son of the late veteran highlife musician, Mike Ejeagha, has revealed why his family laid the music icon to rest within 24 hours of his death.

Mike Ejeagha, who died at 95 on Friday night, was buried the next day in his hometown of Umuagba, Imezi-Owa in the Ezeagu area of Enugu State.

Speaking during a phone call with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Enugu, Emmanuel Ejeagha explained that his father had specifically asked not to be embalmed and wanted a quick burial after his death — a wish the family respected.

Emmanuel said as the first son, he took the responsibility of informing both his family members and kindred.

He also said that Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State was made aware of the late musician’s final wish, and everyone agreed it should be honored.

“I contacted members of my family and informed them that my father made a wish that he should be laid to rest 24 hours after his death.

“I also summoned a meeting of my kindred and we discussed extensively and even Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State was informed about it and they all consented that whatever was his wish should be kept.

“There are a lot of consequential results if an elder said something and otherwise was done,” he said.

Emmanuel Ejeagha added that his late father’s funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

KanyiDaily recalls that Mike Ejeagha died at the age of 95 on Friday night, June 6, 2025, after battling a long-term illness.