Lyrics of Gwo gwo gwo ngwo by Mike Ejiagha in 1983

Mike Ejeagha (born April 4th, 1930) is a folklorist, songwriter, and musician from Enugu State. His hit song “Ka esi le onye isi oche” more known as “gwo gwo gwo ngwo” (1983) is evergreen.and currently retrending across social media platforms.

Gwo gwo gwo ngwo
Ka ana kpo chairman
Gwo gwo gwo ngwo x3
Nna m Eze akpata m enyi x2
Nwa mbe isi ni kpata onye?
Asi m ani ya dube enyi chebe enyi
Nwa mbe isi ni kpata onye?
Asi m ani ya dube enyi chebe enyi
Odi ka asi n’kpata m onye x2
Akwa enyi ga abu isi oche x2
Enyi n’aga na anyi so gi n’azu x2

Story: It is the story using cunning Mr. Tortoise as usual.
A king had promised that whoever could bring a large animal like elephant to him alive would marry his daughter. As no animal could, Mr. Tortoise told Elephant that he (Mr. Elephant) was to be the chairman of the Kings event. Delighted, Elephant agreed. As he was too slow, they mutually agreed that Elephant should carry him. Not to fall off, he opted for a rope tied around the neck of the elephant and as they approached the venue, he descended and handed over the elephant to the king and he married the Kings daughter. Tortoise – small but mighty!