A final farewell has been bid to veteran broadcaster and media trailblazer Mr. Mike Eghan, affectionately known as “The Emperor,” at a solemn funeral service.
The ceremony was held on Wednesday, June 25, at the All Souls Chapel, Lashibi Funeral Home in Accra.
Mr. Eghan, who passed away on June 5 at the age of 89, was remembered as one of Ghana’s most influential voices in broadcasting.
The service brought together family, close friends, industry colleagues, and admirers who gathered to pay tribute to a man whose career left an indelible mark on Ghana’s media landscape.
A pioneer in radio and television, Mike Eghan was celebrated not just for his rich voice and charisma, but also for his role in shaping the standards of professionalism in Ghanaian journalism during his decades-long career.
Among the mourners were some of Ghana’s most seasoned journalists and broadcasters, who came to honour the life and legacy of the man many described as a “beacon of excellence” in media.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Dorothy Eghan, and children: Rev. Mike Eghan Jr., Mr. Dudley Fifi Eghan, and Ms. Michelle Araba Eghan.