Gentleman Mike Ejeagha, a 90-year-old artist, is currently trending on social media platforms after comedian and skit maker Brain Jotter repurposed his 1983 album 'Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche' in a viral video.
In another milestone for Gentleman Mike Ejeagha's viral record, the song has risen to number 14 on the global Shazam search, making it the world's 14th most popular song.
This achievement propels the song into the top 20 of the list, alongside Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us', Shaboozey's 'A Bar Song', Sabrina Carpenter's 'Espresso', and Megan Thee Stallion's 'Mamushi'.
The viral song 'Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche', utilized by Brain Jotter in a video posted on his Instagram account on July 5, 2024, has received millions of views across social media platforms, with others mimicking the popular dance moves.
One of his most successful releases is the viral song from 1983, which tells the story of the Tortoise's cunningness in tricking the Elephant to marry the Animal Kingdom's princess.
'Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche's No. 14 peak position shows the song's global appeal, which has been bolstered by its virality on TikTok, where it has appeared in over 250,000 clips.