When veteran musician, Mike Ejeagha, released his classic hit song titled, ‘Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche’ in 1983, he could hardly have anticipated that over four decades later, the song would ignite a viral dance challenge. The track, which is on the ‘Akuko Na Egwu’ album, tells an Igbo folklore about a tortoise who deceived an elephant and gave it to his in-laws in exchange for a princess he wanted to marry. The song’s catchy ‘Gwo gwo gwo ngwo’ chorus, mimics the thundering steps of the elephant who ran after the tortoise after finding out that he was deceived.
In recent times, the song has been transformed into a social media sensation, thanks to comedian, Chukwuebuka Amuzie, popularly known as Brain Jotter. In his viral skit, Brain Jotter reenacts the tale by chasing his friend, embodying the elephant’s frustration, and creating a humorous dance sequence. This fresh interpretation sparked a viral dance challenge on TikTok and Instagram.
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Celebrities who have recreated the dance challenge include the Super Falcon’s star player, Asisat Oshoala, who posted a video of her making the dance moves when th.