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Brain Jotter, the popular Nigerian comedian, is making headlines for offering ₦2 million to the legendary Igbo Highlife musician Gentleman Mike Ejeagha.
This gesture follows the viral resurgence of one of Ejeagha's songs, which Brain Jotter used in his comedic videos. The announcement was celebrated widely on Instagram, but it sparked controversy on Twitter.
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Notably, prominent lawyer Egi Nupe argued that Mike Ejeagha should sue Brain Jotter for using his song without permission and for offering a "peanut" of ₦2 million, while potentially making millions from his videos.
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This gesture follows the viral resurgence of one of Ejeagha's songs, which Brain Jotter used in his comedic videos. The announcement was celebrated widely on Instagram, but it sparked controversy on Twitter.
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Notably, prominent lawyer Egi Nupe argued that Mike Ejeagha should sue Brain Jotter for using his song without permission and for offering a "peanut" of ₦2 million, while potentially making millions from his videos.
He wrote:
"Lool. This mumu doesn’t know that’s an after thought. The very first video was posted on 5th July and the man’s name was not mentioned. Instead, he claimed the original Audio. While the one you are brandishing was posted on 13th July and 3days ago after people started telling him the man owns the song. 🎵"
"Go to his page and you will find it. Go and verify."
"Learn or perish 😀😀😀"
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Not sure I’ve made any post that got over 1m impressions in recent times. What🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/4tdI142bpc
— Foundational Nupe Lawyer (@egi_nupe___) July 22, 2024
However, legal experts point out that Egi Nupe's interpretation may be flawed. Brain Jotter's use of the song falls under the same fair use laws that allow songs to be used as "sounds" on platforms like Snapchat and TikTok.
By this logic, many influencers, such as dancer Poco Lee, would owe significant amounts for their content, and public figures like Paw Paw and Sabinus would charge for every meme featuring their images.
By this logic, many influencers, such as dancer Poco Lee, would owe significant amounts for their content, and public figures like Paw Paw and Sabinus would charge for every meme featuring their images.
Mike Ejeagha, who released the song 41 years ago, has seen a revival in popularity, receiving various gifts since his music went viral. Now 91 years old and set to turn 92 next month, Ejeagha lives on Mike Ejeagha Street, Nike Road, Abakpa, Enugu State.
The song's narrative, a fascinating tale involving a cunning tortoise and a deceived elephant, explains its appeal and humor. The tortoise, seeking to marry the king's daughter, convinces his elephant friend to accompany him to the wedding under false pretenses.
The title "Ka esi le onye isi oche" translates to "how chairman was sold," with "gwo gwo gwon gwor" describing the elephant's heavy steps, which Brain Jotter humorously reenacts in his chase scenes.
The title "Ka esi le onye isi oche" translates to "how chairman was sold," with "gwo gwo gwon gwor" describing the elephant's heavy steps, which Brain Jotter humorously reenacts in his chase scenes.
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Since the music began to trend, many have been paying the veteran homage.
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Ejeagha's classic, with its cultural richness and moral lessons, continues to capture the hearts of many. Brain Jotter's gesture, though contentious, highlights the enduring impact of Ejeagha's music and the importance of supporting veteran artists. As discussions around copyright and fair use persist, the entertainment community watches closely to see how this situation unfolds.
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