I’ve not made a penny from Ejeagha’s song – Brain Jotter
Popular Nigerian skit maker, Chukwuebuka Amuzie, also known as Brain Jotter, has revealed that contrary to the belief that he has made a fortune out of the viral “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo” trend, he has not made a penny.
According to the entertainer, who used Ejeagha’s song for content creation was reacting to concerns that he might exploit Mike Ejeagha, the singer of the 40-year hit song, he is not profiting from the viral trend.
He acknowledged the valid concerns about ensuring Ejeagha benefits from his work and explained that no financial gain is being made from the song.
He shared a video of his visit to Ejeagha, stating, “I did not make any money from this song, and there’s no financial benefit involved.”
Brain Jotter detailed how content monetization works on various platforms, emphasizing that all revenue from the song is directed to Mike Ejeagha’s record label and production company.
He explained that platforms like YouTube and Facebook automatically allocate revenue from copyrighted material to the rightful owner.
He also stated that the song’s streaming numbers have increased, further benefiting Ejeagha.
“All revenue goes directly to Mike Ejeagha,” he assured.
Regarding the two million naira he gifted to Ejeagha, Brain Jotter clarified, “The two million naira was a personal gift from me, not for profit but for humanity.”
He expressed his satisfaction with the joy the challenge has brought, stating, “The true reward is the joy in his heart; that’s my profit.”
