Gentleman Mike Ejeagha, a 90-year-old musician, has suddenly become very popular on social media. This newfound fame is because of a song he released in 1983 called ‘Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche‘ (Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo).
The song gained attention when a comedian named Brain Jotter used it in one of his videos. Brain Jotter posted this video on his Instagram account on July 5, 2024. Since then, the video has been viewed millions of times across various social media platforms.
Many people have been inspired by Brain Jotter’s video. They are now making their own videos, copying the dance moves from the original. This has helped spread the popularity of the song even further.
‘Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche’ (Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo) has achieved a significant milestone.
Gentleman Mike Ejeagha’a “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche” is now the #14 Most Searched song in the world.
— 41 years after release, It is currently #14 on the Global Shazam Charts. 🤯📈 pic.twitter.com/UH27kwMvcV
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) July 28, 2024
It has reached the 14th position on the global Shazam search chart. This means it’s the 14th most searched song in the world right now. This is a remarkable achievement for a song that’s over 40 years old.
The song is now ranking alongside recent hits by famous artists. These include songs by Kendrick Lamar, Shaboozey, Sabrina Carpenter, and Megan Thee Stallion. This shows how the old song has found a new place in today’s music scene.
Because of this sudden popularity, people are becoming curious about Gentleman Mike Ejeagha. They want to know more about his life and his music career. Ejeagha is known as an important figure in Igbo folk music. He has helped shape and preserve this traditional style of Nigerian music.
The song ‘Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche’ tells an interesting story. It’s about a clever Tortoise who tricks an Elephant. The Tortoise does this because he wants to marry the princess of the Animal Kingdom. This kind of storytelling is common in Igbo folk music.
The song has become especially popular on TikTok. Over 250,000 videos have been made using this song on the platform. This shows how social media can help bring attention to older music and introduce it to a new generation of listeners.
This unexpected revival of Gentleman Mike Ejeagha’s music demonstrates the power of social media in shaping music trends. It also shows how traditional music can find new relevance in the digital age.
