Mike Ejeagha – Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo (Enyi Ga Achi)

The classic Igbo highlife song “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo” by the legendary Gentleman Mike Ejeagha is enjoying a viral resurgence thanks to TikTok. Despite being an old tune, the song has been revived and given a fresh twist by today’s social media users, the Gen Z generation.

Lyrics excerpt:

enyi na aga, gwo gwo gwo ngwo..

“Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo” is an old Igbo folklore song that tells the tale of Enyi (elephant) and Mbe (tortoise). In this folklore, the clever and cunning tortoise deceives the mighty elephant and sells him to the king in exchange for marrying the princess. In Igbo folklore, the tortoise is often portrayed as a wise and cunning character. The song’s chorus, “enyi na aga, gwo gwo gwo ngwo,” is the tune the tortoise sings as he successfully deceives the elephant and leads him to the king.

This dance challenge, initiated by popular Nigerian comedian Brainjotter, has taken TikTok by storm. Users are grooving to the timeless rhythms of Ejeagha’s guitar and his proverbs-laced lyrics, proving that good music never truly fades away. Mike Ejeagha, born on April 4th, 1930, in Enugu State, has been a pillar in Igbo music for over six decades. Known for his storytelling style, his songs are rich in folklore and wisdom. As he once wisely noted, “Life at old age is quite enjoyable, especially when the Almighty God gives you good health.” With “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,” Ejeagha’s musical legacy continues to inspire and entertain a new generation of listeners and dancers.

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