Brain Jotter Denies Profit from Mike Ejeagha’s Song
Popular Nigerian skit maker Chukwuebuka Amuzie, known as Brain Jotter, has responded to accusations of exploiting veteran singer Mike Ejeagha by using his 1983 hit “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo” for content creation. Brain Jotter clarified that he did not make any profit from the song, addressing concerns about revenue and copyright issues.
The allegations emerged after Brain Jotter launched a dance challenge featuring Ejeagha’s classic song, which has brought joy to many. Despite its age, the 93-year-old folk legend’s song has recently gained traction on social media, sparking debates over financial benefits.
On Tuesday, Brain Jotter released a statement emphasizing that he did not profit from the viral challenge. He assured fans, “For those who think we ripped him off or we’re making money from this whole thing, I understand your concerns, and they are very valid. I appreciate the fact that you want him to get value for his hard work.”
In a video shared online, Brain Jotter explained, “At the end of the day, no dime was made from this song by me, nothing like that.” He detailed how content monetization works on various platforms, confirming that all revenue generated from the song goes directly to Mike Ejeagha’s record label.
“All those music where I did put out there – Instagram, Facebook, YouTube – everything, the whole revenue is going to Mike Ejeagha’s record label, his production company,” Brain Jotter added. “You cannot even monetize another person’s song because these platforms have copyright violation tools. If I post that video on YouTube, YouTube strikes it for copyright and they give the revenue to the actual owner, which is Mike Ejeagha.”
He further elaborated, “The song increased its streams on streaming platforms massively, and there’s no way I can put the song on streaming platforms. So everything, all revenues, are going straight to Mike Ejeagha.”
Additionally, Brain Jotter mentioned his personal gift to Ejeagha, “The two million I gave him was from my pocket. My hard-earned money is just for humanity and not for profit. This whole thing is not for profit.”
He expressed gratitude for the positive impact of the challenge, saying, “We got the reward, which is the joy in his heart now. The joy in his heart now is my profit.”
Brain Jotter’s clarification aims to dispel any misconceptions about his intentions and highlight the genuine appreciation for Mike Ejeagha’s contributions to music.