“Someone’s Song for Content” Brain Jotter was Attacks by a Lawyer Over N2m Cash Offer he give to Gwo Gwo Gwo Singer
Still in the news, Nigerian skit maker Brian Jotter over his viral dance challenge using folklore music legend Gentleman Mike Ejeagha’s highlife song, “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo”Reports have it that Brian Jotter gifted the highlife maestro a N2 million cash gift over the remarkable resurgence.
A popular Nigerian on X has called out the comedian over his monetary move as Mike Ejeagha’s legal team
Chukwuebuka Emmanuel Amuzie, known too as Brain Jotter a Nigerian skit maker, has come under scrutiny by a popular lawyer on X, Foundational Nupe Lawyer.
Brain Jotter has been trending since his recent dance content went viral. The comedian initiated a challenge using Nigerian folklore music legend Gentleman Mike Ejeagha’s timeless highlife song, “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,” inspiring many, including celebrities, to create their versions.
Brain Jotter shared a screenshot on social media showing that he had sent the veteran singer N2m as compensation for using his song.
This gesture has generated significant buzz online, with many praising the content creator for his thoughtful move and others offering different perspectives.
Nigerian lawyer comes for Brian Jotter foundational Nupe Lawyer on X argued that the amount given to Gentleman Mike Ejeagha for his over 41-year-old song was insufficient.
He suggested that Brain Jotter’s actions seemed to imply he was trying to help the legend but expressed a desire for Ejeagha to have a good lawyer to help him see things differently.
Meanwhile, according to the Nigerian News Agency, this surprise boost has put Gentleman Mike Ejeagha’s 41-year-old song in the spotlight.
Mike Ejeagha is now 93 years old and released his hit song in 1983.
See his post:
I hope the man has a good lawyer😀 you can’t use someone’s song for content raking millions and offer to give the man “2million” as if you are helping the man🤷♂️ pic.twitter.com/IDBBQPK0d5
— Foundational Nupe Lawyer (@egi_nupe___) July 21, 2024