Popular comedian Brain Jotter whose real name is Chukwuebuka Emmanuel Amuzie, has announced his intention to gift veteran Highlife singer Mike Ejeagha a sum of 2 million naira as a token of gratitude for their recent collaboration.
This generous gesture comes after the success of a viral video that featured Ejeagha’s old song “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche” now nicknamed “Gwogwo Gwo Ngwo” which Brain Jotter used in a skit.
The comedian created a funny leg dance with the “Gwogwo Gwo Ngwo” part of the song which is now a social media trend.
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The video gained millions of views and widespread acclaim, prompting Brain Jotter to reach out to popular influencer Tunde Ednut to help him connect with the legendary artist.
Tunde Ednut shared a video of the track and a chat with Brain Jotter, where Brain Jotter expressed his desire to give Ejeagha 2 million naira.
Ednut wrote, “Brain Jotter has N2,000,000 to give to the man who sang this song. If you have any link to the man, please DM Brain Jotter now. Send DM! His name is Gentleman Mike Ejeagha. N2,000,000 dey hang Ooo! Abeg, send DM to @brainjotter or @thecapitalking if you find any detail about the musician.”
The announcement sparked reactions on social media, with users expressing admiration for the gesture and sharing information about Mike Ejeagha’s whereabouts.
One user, @derrick_nnaji, commented, “Mike Ejeagha is a living legend, grandpa is chilling in Enugu state! He’s 92 years old.”
@swis_obylistic also added, “He stays in Enugu State. Nike Road Abakpa Nike.”
Another user, @ojayyy__, added, “Mike Ejeagha is 91 years old, I’m not sure what bothers a man like that is the money, I think what will bring him happiness at this age is recognition in form of awards, social tributes and more study to his work over the years. He was a very good storyteller that in Igbo land, if you are telling stories about something they say: ‘Akuko Mike Ejeagha.’”
Some users even offered to add more money to the gift. User @jasper_.ben wrote, “Let’s make it 4 million, I’ll add 2 million.”
Others shared more details about Ejeagha’s location. User @coal_city commented, “He stays in Abakpa Nike Enugu. You can easily get him if you enter Enugu. No give that money to any body o.”
@emkhizz_official stated, “I want to add 1 million on top.”
@chuksugwueke opined, “Na legend like Sir Mike him dey find online like who lost!? Plus you don’t even have to tell us what you’re giving him like he’s an upcoming artist…!! If you really want to show your respect to him and do the right thing, do your research without casting it abeg..!! Na legend the Man be..! Lastly You too really did well by rejuvenating his song and promoting the culture 💯🙌”
@zamosings also commented, “E no deh take God 1 second to recover 20 years of loss! Amazing Grace ❤️”
