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  • Mike Ejeagha: How Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo singer died – Son opens up

    Mike Ejeagha: How Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo singer died – Son opens up

    Emmanuel Ejeagha, the first son of popular Nigerian highlife musician, Mike Ejeagha, has opened up on the death of his father.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Mike Ejeagha, whose Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo song took social media by storm in 2024, died at the age of 95.

    Emmanuel confirmed to newsmen that Ejeagha died after a prolonged illness. According to him, his father, popularly known as “Gentleman,” passed to the great beyond on Friday night.

    He said Ejeagha died at about 8 p.m. at the 32 Garrison Military Hospital, Enugu.

    “My father passed away due to a long-standing ailment,” he said.

    Ejeagha’s legacy is marked by his distinctive style of Igbo folk music, which resonated across multiple generations.

    Born on April 4, 1930, in Imezi Owa, in Ezeagu Council Area of Enugu State, Ejeagha rose to prominence during the 1960s and 1980s with timeless hits like Omekagu, Uwa Mgbede Ka Mma, and Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche – Gwogwogwom.

    Ejeagha’s contributions to preserving and promoting Igbo culture through music are monumental, with over 300 recordings archived in the National Archives of Nigeria.

    His recent resurgence in popularity, sparked by the viral dance challenge of his 1983 track Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche in 2024, introduced his music to a younger audience by skit maker Chukwuebuka Emmanuel Amuzie, popularly known as Brain Jotter.

    Ejeagha’s passing marks the end of an era for Nigerian highlife music, but his legacy endures through his extensive discography and the impact he left on Igbo folklore and music.

  • Atiku sends important message to Skit maker, Brain Jotter as Mike Ejeagha dies

    Atiku sends important message to Skit maker, Brain Jotter as Mike Ejeagha dies

     Atiku Abubakar,  the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 Presidential candidate, has expressed appreciation to popular Nigerian skit maker, Brain Jotter, following the demise of veteran highlife musician Mike Ejeagha.

    In 2024, the veteran musician, renowned for his 1983 hit track ‘Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche’,  experienced a resurgence in popularity after Brain Jotter, used the song for his viral dance moves.

    The dance involves two or more people facing opposite directions, walking towards each other, performing a humorous leg dance, and then one chases the other while the chorus ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo’ plays in the background.

    Reacting to the demise, Atiku in a post via 𝕏 on Saturday wrote: “It is heartwarming to note that thanks to Brain Jotter, highlife maestro Mike Ejeagha had his ‘Gwo gwo gwo ngwo’ encore dance before the curtain was drawn. Rest in music, Gentleman Mike Ejeagha.”

  • Brain Jotter reveals he did not make any profit from viral Gwo Gwo Ngwo challenge

    Brain Jotter reveals he did not make any profit from viral Gwo Gwo Ngwo challenge

    Renowned Nigerian comedian, Chukwuebuka Amuzie, better known as Brain Jotter, has addressed apprehensions regarding the possible exploitation of Mike Ejeagha’s 1983 chart-topper, “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,” which has sparked numerous reactions online.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that content creator through a dance challenge resurrected the timeless Igbo highlife song, “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo”, with many people creating versions of it.

    The video which became Brain Jotter’s most viewed video, amassed an impressive 30,000 comments on Instagram, and 19.6 million views with over 23,000 comments on TikTok.

    It is worth noting that the song by the 93-year-old folk legend is over four decades old.

    However, its recent use by Brain Jotter stirred controversy on social media with many raising concerns regarding the distribution of revenue after the comic internet sensation offered the veteran N2 million.

    In a statement issued on Tuesday, however, Brain Jotter clarified that he is not reaping any financial benefits from the viral phenomenon.

    He said, “For those thinking we ripped him off or making money from this whole thing, I understand your concerns and they are very valid.

    “I appreciate the fact that you want him to get value for his hard work, which is very valid, and I want you to understand that you are doing something good

    “At the end of the day, no dime was made from this song by me, nothing like that. The N2 million I gave him was from my personal hard earned money. I did that just for humanity and not for profit.”

  • Brain Jotter meets ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo’ Singer after song went viral

    Brain Jotter meets ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo’ Singer after song went viral

    Nigerian skit maker, Chukwuebuka Emmanuel, Brain Jotter has finally met with iconic vocalist of the viral ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo’ song, Mike Ejeagha.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that this comes barely a few days after the content creator launched a hunt for him.

    Recall, Ejeagha’s song ‘Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche’ recently gained widespread popularity after Brain initiated a dance challenge with the soundtrack.

    The skitmaker has been trending since the new dance challenge went viral as it inspired many celebrities, including Phyna, Woli Agba, Nosa Rex, Asisat Oshoala, Mary Lazarus, Kiekie, Oluwa Dollarz, Queen Mercy Atang, Frodd, Victony, and Tobi Bakre, to create their versions.

    The comedian subsequently started searching for the veteran singer and also offered to give him N2 million.

    Giving an update in a post on his Instagram page on Monday evening, Brain Jotter expressed his delight in meeting the lengendary singer.

    Sharing photos from his visit, he wrote: “So happy I did this. Story coming soon.”

  • Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo: How Brain Jotter resurrected decades-old Igbo highlife song

    Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo: How Brain Jotter resurrected decades-old Igbo highlife song

    Nigerian folklore music legend, Gentleman Mike Ejeagha, has taken social media by storm as his timeless Igbo highlife song, “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo”, becomes the anthem of choice for content creators worldwide.

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

    The highlife song, ‘Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche‘ was released in 1983, 41 years ago, and undoubtedly lost in history until it was exhumed some days ago.

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

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

    A global competition has emerged, with users showcasing their creativity and talent using the song.

    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, content creators have also jumped on the latest dance trend.

    This unexpected boost has brought Gentleman Mike Ejeagha’s 41-year-old song back into the spotlight.

    Mike Ejeagha is now 93 years old and he 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, there by 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.

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

    Unconfirmed reports suggested that Brain Jotter gifted him cash and a car.

    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.