On Monday, July 22, as Nigerians prepare for #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest, Gentle Mike Ejeagha, a folklore music legend, took the social media by storm as his timeless highlife song, “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo”, sparks a viral dance challenge among content creators and celebrities worldwide.

The decades-old song has experienced a remarkable resurgence on TikTok and other social media platforms, leaving Brain Jotter’s dance moves as a challenge.

Now, many people are creating versions of the Gwo Gwo Gwo dance, after popular comedian and content creator, Brain Jotter, pioneered the challenge.

However, not many people know much about this song, or the story behind it.

In fact, many people do no know that the song tells a story.

Gwo Gwo Gwo

The song holds deep meaning and rich representation of Igbo culture.

Interestingly, Gwo Gwo Gwo has resonated with today’s generation, turning it into a viral sensation.

Mike Ejeagha is now 93 years old and he released the song in 1983.

In this article, we will explore the story behind this old song.

The Story

The song is an enchanting Igbo folklore tune that narrates the story of Enyi (the elephant) and Mbe (the tortoise).

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In this tale, the cunning tortoise outsmarts the powerful elephant and sells him to the king, there by securing the hand of the princess in marriage.

The tortoise is a recurrent figure in Igbo folklore, often depicted as clever and shrewd.

The song’s catchy chorus, “Enyi Na Aga, Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,” reflects the tortoise’s triumphant deceit as he leads the Elephant to the king.