23rd July, 2024
By Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi
Popular Nigerian skit maker, Chukwuebuka Amuzie, widely recognized as Brain Jotter, has addressed concerns that he may have exploited veteran singer Mike Ejeagha by using his 1983 hit “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo” for content creation.
This follows Brain Jotter’s recent launch of a dance challenge featuring Ejeagha’s song, which has delighted many.
Despite the song being over 40 years old, its recent resurgence through Brain Jotter has ignited discussions about revenue distribution and copyright.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Brain Jotter clarified that 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.”
