2010 song goes viral: Veteran singer Mike Ejeagha goes emotional, Brain Jotter’s influence

It was an emotional moment for the highlife singer, who expressed his gratitude and offered prayers in appreciation.

Veteran Nigerian singer, Gentleman Mike Ejeagha, became emotional as he received a ticktoker who visited him following the resurgence of a song he released in 2010, thanks to skit maker Brain Jotter.

The highlife song, “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche,” released 14 years ago, had faded into obscurity until recently when Brain Jotter featured it in one of his skits, incorporating a dance move that matched the music’s rhythm.

On Instagram, the initial video by Brain Jotter featuring Ejeagha’s song received 659,000 likes, while on TikTok, it amassed over 11 million views.

The song, coupled with Brain Jotter’s dance, has since gone viral, spreading across Nigeria and even reaching some Asian countries.

Since its resurgence, several content creators have paid tribute to Mike Ejeagha.

In one video, the elderly singer is seen in tears as a TikToker, @anyigoldtv, presents him with an envelope, presumably containing money, and informs him of the song’s newfound success.