Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo: Brain Jotter Called Out By Lawyer For Using Mike Ejeagha Song Without Consent

A Nigerian lawyer has shared an unpopular opinion on Twitter after content creator, Brain Jotter made Mike Ejeagha’s 1983 song go viral on social media.

Egi_nupe_ asked the singer to sue Brain Jotter for using his song without permission.

He made the call on his Twitter page.

He wrote: “I hope the man has a good lawyer you can’t use someone’s song for content raking millions and offer to give the man “2million” as if you are helping the man”

I hope the man has a good lawyer😀 you can’t use someone’s song for content raking millions and offer to give the man “2million” as if you are helping the man🤷‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/IDBBQPK0d5

— Foundational Nupe Lawyer (@egi_nupe___) July 21, 2024

Recall that the Nigerian music legend, Gentleman Mike Ejeagha’s song took over social media by storm as his timeless highlife song, “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo” sparked a viral dance challenge among content creators and celebrities.

The dance moves appear to have become a challenge, with many people creating versions of it after popular comedian and content creator, Brain Jotter, pioneered the challenge.

The decades-old song has experienced a remarkable resurgence on TikTok and other social media platforms.

Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo: Brain Jotter Called Out By Lawyer For Using Mike Ejeagha Song Without Consent

The song’s deep meaning and rich representation of Igbo culture have resonated with today’s generation, propelling it to viral status.

Social media users including celebrities have continued to jump on the dance move, “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo”.

Super Falcons’ star and FC Bay footballer, Asisat Oshoala, and some teammates, in an Instagram post, were seen making the dance moves after they touched down in Bordeaux before the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics.

Former Big Brother Naija housemate and actor, Tobi Bakre, also took to the dance challenge with his wife.

Other celebrities, Nollywood actors, dancers, comedians, entertainers, and content creators have also jumped on the latest dance trend.

Mike Ejeagha who is now 93 years old released the song in 1983.

The song is an enchanting Igbo folklore tune that narrates the story of Enyi (the elephant) and Mbe (the tortoise).

In this tale, the cunning tortoise outsmarts the powerful elephant and sells him to the king, thereby securing the hand of the princess in marriage.

The tortoise is a recurrent figure in Igbo folklore, often depicted as clever and shrewd.

The song’s catchy chorus, “Enyi Na Aga, Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,” reflects the tortoise’s triumphant deceit as he leads the Elephant to the king.

Also, well-meaning Nigerians are paying homage to Mike Ejeagha in his house, and he has been receiving cash gifts.

The skit has become Brain Jotter’s most viewed video on Instagram, amassing an impressive four million likes and 500,000 comments.

This phenomenon has not only introduced Gentleman Mike Ejeagha’s music to a new audience but also cemented his legacy as a pioneer of Nigerian folklore music.