"Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo": Brain Jotter has resurrected Mike Ejeagha's 41 years old Song

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Mike Ejeagha also known as Gentleman, is a Nigerian folklorist, songwriter, and musician, born on April 4th, 1930, in Enugu State located in the southeastern part of Nigeria. He has captivated social media with his timeless highlife song, "Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo", igniting a global dance challenge embraced by content creators and celebrities. 

Mike "Gentleman Ejeagha, a folklorist music icon 

The famous dance moves have turned into a widespread challenge, with numerous individuals putting their own spin on it after popular comedian and content creator, Brain Jotter, initiated the trend.

Remarkably, this decades-old song has made a remarkable comeback on TikTok and various other social media platforms.

The song’s profound significance and authentic portrayal of Igbo culture have deeply resonated with the current generation, propelling it to viral status. A worldwide competition has surfaced, showcasing users’ creativity and talent using the song.

Social media users, including celebrities, have eagerly joined the "Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo" dance craze.

Notably, footballer Asisat Oshoala and some of her teammates were seen performing the dance moves on Instagram after arriving in Bordeaux for the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony.

The actor and film producer, Kanayo O Kanayo, also embraced the dance challenge and numerous celebrities, Nollywood actors, dancers, comedians, entertainers, and content creators have also hopped on the latest dance trend. This unexpected resurgence has thrust Mike Ejeagha’s 41-year-old song back into the limelight.

Brain Jotter, a Nigerian content creator,
who brought back the Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo's song to life.

The song narrates the tale of Enyi (the elephant) and Mbe (the tortoise) in an enchanting Igbo folklore tune, where the clever tortoise outwits the powerful elephant and secures the princess's hand in marriage. The catchy chorus, "Enyi Na Aga, Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo," mirrors the tortoise's triumphant deceit as he leads the Elephant to the king.

Additionally, well-meaning Nigerians have been paying homage to Mike Ejeagha at his residence, offering cash gifts in recognition of his contribution to Nigerian folklore music. 

As the skit quickly became the most viewed video on Instagram, with an impressive four million likes and 500,000 comments. probably we won't be surprised if Brain Jotter provided him with cash and a car. 

This unprecedented feat not only introduced Gentleman Mike Ejeagha’s music to a new audience but also solidified his legacy as a trailblazer in Nigerian folklore music.

Nowadays, content creators are well placed to make unknow songs going viral through social media platforms. for instance, two years ago the Cameroonian priest Aurelien Saniko has seen his old gospel song "Comment ne pas te louer" going viral on TikTok and all over the world. In Congo Brazzaville the 3 decades' old dance called "Mopacho" has also become viral on social media by content creator and artists. 

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