Nigerian lady piqued people’s interest by sharing the story behind the viral ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo NGwo’ challenge

 Ama, a Nigerian lady, has captivated the interest of many on social media by sharing the story behind the viral ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo’ challenge, which has been trending online.

The story, which Ama published on TikTok, is based on a traditional Igbo folktale about a tortoise and elephant.

According to Ama, the story begins with a king’s daughter who wishes to find a good suitor in the animal kingdom and requests that any potential suitor bring her an elephant.

This endeavor seems insurmountable, yet the tortoise chose to take on the challenge. The tortoise, the elephant’s friend, fooled him into visiting the palace by falsely claiming they had been invited to the prestigious Ofala festival in Igbo land.

During their journey, the tortoise asked the elephant to carry him on his back, and the elephant agreed.

The tortoise then asked permission to tie a rope around the elephant’s neck. a request that appeared innocent and did not cause any fear for the elephant.

However, when the tortoise arrived at the palace, he announced that he had captured the elephant and handed him over to the king while the rope was still around his neck.

Ama stated that in Igbo culture, tying a rope around an animal’s neck represents ownership. The tortoise’s clever maneuver effectively meant that he had “captured” the elephant.

This story, made famous by the song “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo” by renowned Nigerian singer Mike Ejeagha, serves as a cautionary tale.

Mike Ejeagha’s song warns listeners to be cautious of the company they keep and the intentions of those around them.

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