Mike Ejeagha, affectionately known as Gentleman Mike, a renowned 20th-century Nigerian folklorist, songwriter, and musician, experienced a stroke of luck when contemporary Nigerian comedian Brain Jotter revived one of his songs by incorporating a segment from the track 'Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche' into a recent comedy skit.
The song is an inspiring folklore piece that tells the story of how the tortoise managed to outwit the powerful elephant and sell it to the king, earning the right to marry the kingdom's princess.
Featuring the catchy chorus, "Enyi Na Aga, Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo," the song captures the tortoise's jubilation after successfully tricking and selling the elephant.
The track began trending across various social media platforms as Brain Jotter's fans eagerly recreated the humorous skit where two individuals dance to the song as if greeting each other, followed by a playful chase.
The viral "challenge" attracted numerous celebrities, drawing attention back to the song's original creator. While some criticized Brain Jotter for allegedly infringing on the old man's copyright, others commended him for his generous offer of two million naira as compensation. Many who understand copyright laws appreciated Brain Jotter's goodwill towards the man.
The album containing the track 'Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche' (Akuko N'egwu) has reportedly debuted at number 95 on NG Sportify, making it the oldest album ever to grace the chart.
Recently, Mike Ejeagha has welcomed several visitors who came to pay their respects, including the famous Five Star Music icon Kcee, comedian Brain Jotter, and others.
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