It’s not every day that a song from nearly 40 years ago goes viral, but Mike ‘Gentleman’ Ejeagha’s 1983 hit, ‘Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche’, is doing just that. Thanks to the ever-creative Brain Jotter, this classic highlife music is suddenly the most popular thing on social media.
Originally released as part of Ejeagha’s ‘Akuko N’Egwu Vol. 1’ album, ‘Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche’ tells a timeless story. It tells the story of a cunning tortoise who deceives an elephant and presents it as a gift to a king in order to win the hand of the king’s daughter. This song, which features rich storytelling and classic highlife beats, is part of Nigerian musical history.
Fast forward to earlier this month, and Brain Jotter, a skit creator known for his comedic perspectives on everyday life, decided to integrate this classic song into his sketches. His comical dance moves, set to the irresistible beat of ‘Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche’, have gone viral on social media. Fans can’t get enough of this catchy music and Brain Jotter’s signature style.
What makes this even more amazing is that Brain Jotter has introduced a whole new generation to the wonder of Ejeagha’s music. People who had never heard of Mike Ejeagha are suddenly listening his music, sharing videos, and even performing their own versions of the skit maker’s dance.
In a world where trends come and go in an instant, it’s heartening to see a piece of Nigeria’s musical past being appreciated again. Brain Jotter’s inventive twist not only revitalized an old success, but also demonstrated the enduring attraction of highlife music.
So next time you see a video of someone grooving to ‘Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche’, remember that it’s more than just a funny dance – it’s a bridge connecting past and present, all thanks to Brain Jotter’s ingenious skit.
