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In a heartwarming moment that has captivated fans across the globe, Nigerian skit maker Brain Jotter recently met with highlife legend Mike 'Gentleman' Ejeagha.
This exciting encounter follows the explosive popularity of Brain Jotter’s viral dance challenge, which features Ejeagha’s timeless hit 'Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche.'
This exciting encounter follows the explosive popularity of Brain Jotter’s viral dance challenge, which features Ejeagha’s timeless hit 'Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche.'
Mike Ejeagha, born in 1947 in Imo State, Nigeria, has a music career spanning over five decades. His classic hit remains a beloved favorite, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Igbo highlife music.
Brain Jotter’s dance challenge, inspired by the song’s catchy chorus “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,” has swept social media, with participants hilariously mimicking the movements of an elephant, symbolizing the song's storyline.
Brain Jotter’s dance challenge, inspired by the song’s catchy chorus “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,” has swept social media, with participants hilariously mimicking the movements of an elephant, symbolizing the song's storyline.
The challenge has taken over social media, garnering nearly one million likes on Instagram and massive views on TikTok. Participants from all walks of life have embraced the challenge, facing opposite directions, walking towards each other, and performing the iconic leg dance, creating a cultural phenomenon.
Nollywood Times recalls that Brain Jotter expressed his admiration for the highlife icon and his desire to meet him. Within a day, he posted a heartwarming photo on his Instastory, showing him seated beside Mike Ejeagha, his hand draped affectionately over the legend’s shoulder. The photo captures Brain Jotter’s joy, hinting at a deeper story behind their meeting.
See the post below:
This touching gesture has been met with widespread acclaim, with many praising Brain Jotter for honoring the legendary singer. However, the announcement that Brain Jotter plans to gift Ejeagha ₦2 million has sparked debate.
Critics argue that the amount is insufficient compared to the potential earnings from the viral videos, while supporters commend Brain Jotter's generosity and respect for the elder musician.
Critics argue that the amount is insufficient compared to the potential earnings from the viral videos, while supporters commend Brain Jotter's generosity and respect for the elder musician.
Mike Ejeagha, now 91 and soon to be 92, lives in Enugu State, where he continues to enjoy the fruits of his enduring legacy. His song, released 41 years ago, tells a captivating story of a cunning tortoise and an unsuspecting elephant, themes that have resonated deeply with audiences and fueled the viral dance challenge.
Brain Jotter also shared another video where the song has become a club banger and people dancing to it with the iconic leg dance in a club somewhere in the country. See below:
As the story unfolds, fans eagerly await more updates on this unique and intergenerational bond between Brain Jotter and Mike Ejeagha.
Source: Instagram | X | @Brainjotter
Source: Instagram | X | @Brainjotter
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