Iko Iko (my Bestie) Michael Chang Remix - Justin Wellington Feat. Small Jam Today

The Wellington version—including the Michael Chang remix—features English lyrics that emphasize friendship and celebration:

Justin Wellington, an artist from Papua New Guinea , released his version in 2017 with the Solomon Islands duo Small Jam . He updated the lyrics to focus on "besties" and dancing, turning a traditional "war" chant into a tropical party anthem. an artist from Papua New Guinea

The remix surfaced during the song's peak viral period in mid-2021, frequently used in "Bestie" dance compilations on YouTube and TikTok. an artist from Papua New Guinea