Veteran Nigerian singer Mike Ejeagha was filled with emotion as his 1983 highlife song, “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche,” unexpectedly gained widespread attention.
The song, largely forgotten over the past 41 years, was rediscovered when skit maker Brain Jotter featured it in one of his videos, sparking a viral dance challenge.
The original video on Instagram garnered an impressive 676,000 likes, while the TikTok version amassed over 11 million views.
The song’s resurgence in popularity has spread across Nigeria.
As a result, content creators have been paying tribute to Mike Ejeagha. In one emotional video, the aged singer is presented with an envelope containing money and informed of his song’s achievement.
Filled with gratitude, Mike Ejeagha offered prayers and expressed his appreciation for the recognition.
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