Legendary Ghanaian broadcaster Mike Eghan, affectionately known as "The Magnificent Emperor," has passed away at the age of 89. He died in Accra on June 5, 2025, as confirmed by a source close to his family. Eghan was a pioneering figure in Ghanaian electronic media and show business, famed for his iconic 1970s television program, The Mike Eghan Show.

Born in Sekondi-Takoradi, Mike Eghan's illustrious career spanned an impressive 60 years. He began as a disc jockey, later becoming a radio presenter and a distinguished television host. His journey in media saw him contribute significantly to shaping the broadcast landscape in Ghana.

Eghan's talent shone brightly at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) and extended to the international stage with the BBC World Service in London. In the early 1960s, he was a regular co-host of Radio Dance Time with David Larbi on Radio Ghana. He then spent five years with the British Broadcasting Corporation (1965-1970), a period that further honed his skills. Upon returning to Ghana, he joined GBC 2, the commercial service of GBC, where he made a seismic impact with his innovative style of presenting musical programmes as a disc jockey.

His most celebrated contribution was The Mike Eghan Show, a popular talk show that ran for more than a decade during the 1970s. Aired on Saturday nights, the show masterfully blended education with entertainment and featured some of the continent's legends as guests, including Miriam Makeba and Dr Ephraim Amu. With the GBC Dance Band providing background music and performances, the show was a platform for iconic personalities. It strongly highlighted Eghan's superb interviewing skills, a testament to his in-depth research. The show became a household favorite across Ghana, immortalized by its signature catchphrase: “Welcome, welcome, welcome to the show.”

Beyond his flagship show, Eghan's career was multifaceted. In 1971, he showcased his class as the master of ceremonies for the historic Soul to Soul concert held at the Black Star Square in Ghana, which featured prominent African-American artists alongside Ghanaian musicians. He also worked as an Entertainment Manager with the Volta River Authority. After another stint with the BBC in London, he returned home to revive The Mike Eghan Show. Long after his retirement, in 2019, he authored his memoirs, "The Emperor's Story – From the Centre of the World," cataloguing his life, work, and impact. In his later years, Eghan also ventured into the hotel business.

Alongside contemporaries like Joe Lartey and Eddie Faakye, Mike Eghan became a popular household name. This was not merely due to the limited media outlets of the time but because of their exceptional command of the English language, dexterity, and unwavering professionalism, which endeared them to audiences of all ages. His cause of death has not yet been determined, according to reports confirming his passing on the morning of Thursday, June 5, 2025.