General overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Daniel Olukoya has said that the late music promoter Femi Esho was like a father and friend to him.
Born in Ilesa in present-day Osun State on November 29, 1946, Mr Esho died on Monday, June 17. He was 77 years old.
In a statement on Tuesday, Olukoya said Esho was an illustrious musical icon and an outstanding highlife evangelist.
Esho was the chairman of the Evergreen Musical Company and also founder of the Evergreen Music Heritage Foundation.
“Pa Esho was a father and a friend to me. We shared music interest together. He was a devoted child of God and an amiable gentleman.
“I wish to state that an illustrious music icon, an outstanding Highlife evangelist and compatriot has gone. He will forever be remembered.
“May his soul continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord,” he said.
Olukoya noted that Esho lived a noble life that was dedicated to a worthy cause.
He said the deceased’s significant contributions to the music industry are internationally recognised, just as his achievements and impacts are undeniable and indelible.
“His musical company played a pivotal role in reviving the works of legendary musicians through a project that repackaged music from the 1920s.
“Undoubtedly, this music icon will always be remembered for his outstanding contributions to national and global development as well as his worthwhile legacy,” he said.
Esho will be buried on Friday, August 30.
