Nigerian skit maker Brain Jotter has successfully met with legendary highlife singer, Mike ‘Gentleman’ Ejeagha, bringing the veteran musician back into the spotlight.
The Viral Sensation of Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo
Ejeagha’s classic song “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche” recently experienced a resurgence in popularity, thanks to Brain Jotter’s use of the track as the soundtrack for his viral dance moves.
The dance, which involves participants facing opposite directions, walking towards each other, performing a humorous leg dance, and then chasing each other to the chorus “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,” has captivated audiences.
Social Media Impact on Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo
Brain Jotter’s initial Instagram clip, posted on July 5, rapidly gained traction, accumulating nearly one million likes by July 21.
On TikTok, the dance trend has also garnered significant attention, with over a thousand recreations by users, including several Nigerian celebrities.
High Profile Participation on the Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo Dance Challenge
The viral challenge has seen participation from notable figures such as Phyna, Woli Agba, Nosa Rex, Asisat Oshoala, Mary Lazarus, Kiekie, Oluwa Dollarz, Queen Mercy Atang, Frodd, Victony, and Tobi Bakre, who have all created their versions of the dance.
A Dream Fulfilled!
On Sunday, Brain Jotter publicly expressed his wish to meet Mike Ejeagha. By Monday, he shared a celebratory photo with the highlife legend on Instagram, signaling the fulfillment of his desire.
The photo, which showed Brain Jotter with his hand on Ejeagha’s shoulder, was captioned, “So happy I did this. Story coming soon.”
Rekindling an Icon’s Legacy
Brain Jotter initiated the dance challenge using Ejeagha’s timeless song “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,” reviving interest in the 41-year-old track. The comedian’s efforts to locate and connect with the veteran singer involved offering a ₦2 million reward.
In an update on his Instagram page on Monday evening, Brain Jotter expressed his delight at meeting Mike Ejeagha, highlighting the personal and cultural significance of their encounter.
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