Entertainment
Brain Jotter Clarifies No Profits from Viral ‘Gwo Gwo Ngwo’ Dance Challenge
Nigerian comedian and skitmaker Chukwuebuka Amuzie, popularly known as Brain Jotter, has addressed concerns about the use of Mike Ejeagha’s 1983 hit song “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,” which has become the soundtrack to a viral dance challenge he initiated. Despite the song’s resurgence on social media, Brain Jotter has clarified that he is not financially benefiting from the trend.
The 41-year-old track by the 93-year-old folklore legend Mike Ejeagha has gained massive attention online, prompting discussions about copyright and revenue distribution. In response, Brain Jotter reassured fans and supporters that he respects the rights of the original artist. He emphasized that he is not profiting from the challenge and is committed to ensuring that Ejeagha receives the recognition and benefits due to him.
“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,” Brain Jotter stated in a video he shared on Tuesday, following his visit to Ejeagha. “I appreciate the fact that you want him to get value for his hard work, which is very valid.”
Brain Jotter explained the monetization process on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, highlighting how revenue from the viral song is automatically directed to Mike Ejeagha’s record label and production company due to copyright mechanisms. “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 elaborated.
Additionally, he shared that the challenge had significantly boosted the song’s streams across various platforms, with all related revenues going to Ejeagha. Brain Jotter also revealed his personal contribution, stating that he gave Ejeagha two million naira from his own earnings, purely out of goodwill and respect for the artist.
“The two million I gave him was from my pocket. My hard-earned money is just for humanity and not for profit,” Brain Jotter clarified. “This whole thing is not for profit.”
He expressed his gratitude for the happiness the challenge has brought, emphasizing that the joy and recognition for Mike Ejeagha are the true rewards. “We got the reward, which is the joy in his heart now. The joy in his heart now is my profit,” Brain Jotter concluded.
Entertainment
Coldplay Set to Break Taylor Swift’s Wembley Record with 10-Night Run
Coldplay is set to make history by performing 10 nights at London’s Wembley Stadium next summer, surpassing the record previously held by Taylor Swift and Take That. Originally planning a six-night stint in August 2025, the band added four more shows in September due to overwhelming demand during a fan-only presale.
General ticket sales begin on Friday, 27 September, with prices starting at £20. Notably, Coldplay has opted not to use Ticketmaster’s controversial dynamic pricing model, ensuring ticket prices remain fixed at the advertised rate.
The tour supports the band’s forthcoming 10th album Moon Music, slated for release on 4 October. In addition to Wembley, Coldplay will perform two nights at Hull’s Craven Park Stadium, with 50% of tickets reserved for local fans.
The 12 concerts will be Coldplay’s only European dates in 2025, and 10% of the proceeds will go to the Music Venue Trust, supporting grassroots music venues across the UK.
Entertainment
Naomi Campbell Banned from Charity Work Following Misuse of Funds
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been banned from serving as a charity trustee for five years following an investigation by the Charity Commission, which revealed misuse of funds from her charity, Fashion for Relief. The inquiry found that donations meant for charitable causes were instead spent on luxury hotels, spa treatments, cigarettes, and security for Campbell and others.
The watchdog’s investigation uncovered that only 8.5% of the charity’s funds were being passed on to charitable causes, with large sums being used for personal and unauthorized payments. Two other trustees, Bianka Hellmich and Veronica Chou, were also implicated and received bans of nine years and four years, respectively.
The inquiry revealed that unauthorized payments totaling £290,000 were made to Hellmich for consultancy services, breaching the charity’s rules. Investigators have since recovered nearly £345,000 and secured the protection of an additional £98,000, which has been redirected to two other charities: Save the Children Fund and the Mayor’s Fund for London.
Fashion for Relief was removed from the register of charities in March 2024, following complaints from both Save the Children and the Mayor’s Fund regarding mismanagement of funds raised through events.
This scandal marks a significant fall from grace for the once-prominent charity, with the commission’s actions aimed at holding trustees accountable for their failure to safeguard the charity’s assets.
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Hip Hop Icon Fatman Scoop Dies of Heart Disease, Medics Confirm
US authorities have confirmed that rapper and hip hop star Fatman Scoop, real name Isaac Freeman III, died of hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The 56-year-old collapsed on stage during a show in Connecticut in August and passed away later in the hospital.
Fatman Scoop was best known for his chart-topping hit Be Faithful, which reached number one in the UK in 2003, and for his appearance on Celebrity Big Brother in 2015. Throughout his career, he collaborated with high-profile artists such as Timbaland and David Guetta, solidifying his influence in the hip hop scene.
In a heartfelt statement, his family described him as a “father, brother, uncle, and friend,” adding that he was “the laughter in our lives” and a constant source of support. His agency, MN2S, also paid tribute, noting that “Scoop’s legacy will live on through his timeless music” and calling him one of New York’s most influential hip hop figures of the 1990s.
Fans around the world continue to mourn the loss of this beloved artist, whose infectious energy and iconic voice made a lasting impact on the music industry.
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