Mike Ejeagha: Igbo Folk Singer and Storyteller

Mike Ejeagha is a living bridge between old Igbo oral tradition and recorded music. For decades he turned everyday life, proverbs, and local history into songs that people still hum at gatherings. If you want a plain way into Igbo culture and folk music, this tag gathers our best coverage.

He started recording in the 1960s and kept a steady output through the 1970s and beyond. Ejeagha favoured clear storytelling, guitar-led arrangements, and simple rhythms that let the message take the lead. That made his songs useful both as entertainment and as spoken-history in musical form. You’ll see that reflected in how artists, scholars, and communities cite him when talking about language, memory, and music.

What you’ll find under this tag

On this tag page we collect interviews, features, listening guides, and archive notes about Mike Ejeagha. Expect practical pieces: song breakdowns that explain lyrics and cultural references, short interviews where Ejeagha or collaborators talk about recording sessions, and posts that point you to rare field recordings or reissues.

We also publish context articles that explain why a song mattered at a certain time. For example, some of Ejeagha’s tunes address social issues, migration, or local politics. Our write-ups spell out those themes so readers who don’t speak Igbo can understand why a track resonated in its place and moment.

How to use these posts and why they help

If you’re a fan, use the tag to find playlists, audio clips, and translation notes that make listening richer. If you’re a teacher or researcher, look for posts with sourcing details—record dates, collaborators, and where copies live—so you can cite material correctly. We try to link to audio archives and explain how to request permission for research or reuse.

Musicians will find practical tips too: how Ejeagha structured refrains, how he used repetition for emphasis, and how to adapt traditional lines without erasing their meaning. We encourage respectful adaptation and note when to credit community sources or seek guidance from cultural custodians.

Want to start fast? Read our short primer on Ejeagha’s key themes, then follow links to a few signature recordings and one interview. From there, pick a feature that matches your interest—history, language, or the craft of songwriting.

We welcome reader contributions. If you have memories of hearing Ejeagha live, a family recording, or a tip about a rare vinyl, leave a comment on the related post or contact our editors. Preserving music like this works best when listeners, scholars, and communities share what they know. Your input helps keep the songs and stories alive for the next generation.