Ninety-eight-year-old legendary broadcaster, Mike Eghan, known for his famous television program, "The Mike Eghan Show" in the 1970's is dead.

A source close to the family announced his passing on June 5 to the media.

Among the pioneering hosts of electronic media and show business, Mr Eghan was referred to as "The Magnificent Emperor." His programme, "The Mike Eghan Show" became widely known for its catchy phrase, "Welcome, welcome welcome to the show," which was rebranded as his signature tune and was loved in every Ghanaian household.

His 60-year career started as a disc jockey. He proceeded to be a radio presenter and eventually became a television host.

Mr Eghan hosted programmes for the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation as well as the BBC World Service, London.

He autographed a book titled "The Emperor's Story, from the Centre of the World" in 2019, long before his retirement, cataloging his life, work, and impact in the media terrain.

The late Mr Eghan worked as an Entertainment Manager with the Volta River Authority, returned to London to work with the BBC, before returning home to revive the Mike Eghan Show.

He was a regular co-host of Radio Dance Time with David Larbi on the only radio station in Ghana at the time, Radio Ghana.

During his five-year stint with the British Broadcasting Corporation between 1965 and 1970, after which he returned home to join the commercial service of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, GBC 2, the legend made a seismic impact with his innovative style of presenting musical programmes on radio known as disc jockeying.

He became a popular household name among the likes of Joe Larty and Eddie Faakye.

In 1971, he once again proved his brilliance when he served as a master of ceremonies for his historic "Soul to Soul' court at Black Star Square, which brought together top American performers and Ghanaian artists.

Later in life, the ninety-eight-year-old legendary broadcaster moved to venture into the hotel business.