Olawale Ibrahim Ashimi, popularly known as Brymo, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, sonic artist, actor, and author. He has deleted his X account.
Intel Region released the information regarding the deactivation earlier today, Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
Brymo caused a stir on X a few weeks ago when he revealed his intention to include Adekunle Gold’s wife Simi in a song.
When Simi asked him to feature her song on her album, he disclosed that he had made a delicate request. She didn’t reply, though, and denied his request.
He revealed making a sensitive request from Simi when she approached him for a feature on her song. However, she turned down his request and didn’t respond.
His revelation also drew attention from Adekunle Gold, who issued a warning to Brymo on his social media page.
Months after this incident and for reasons yet to be made public, Brymo is reported to have deactivated his account.
African musician Burna Boy has indirectly criticized Brymo in a recent live performance. Brymo had previously accused Burna Boy of plagiarizing his song and orchestrating a physical attack against him.
In retaliation, Burna Boy included a subtle jab at Brymo in his new music. While performing live, Burna Boy urged individuals to work hard and avoid experiencing a decline similar to Brymo’s. This incident occurred during a performance of what appears to be a freestyle or new song by the renowned Afrobeats artist.
See some reactions to the video:
@captain__dami said: Brymo go soon come twitter dey write poem now
@levyngrey wrote: Nothing concern Burna boy with peacemaking
@officialmrdeen said: Another music war incoming ????????
@Kingabasalito wrote: No corner corner ???????????? This guy na confirm agbero
@godking22 said: Brymo dey house dey chop amala, straight bullet from burna boy come hit am????????????
@itsleeswhag said: Brymo go talk plenty for next interview.
Nigerian alternative singer Brymo stirred controversy with his comments criticizing top Afropop stars, including Burna Boy, Davido, and Wizkid. In an interview with TVC Nigeria, he referred to them as “thieves” who copied Fela Kuti without demonstrating originality. Brymo argued that they haven’t faced the same struggles as Fela in pioneering the Afrobeat genre.
These remarks have generated a debate online, with some agreeing with Brymo’s assessment of originality, while others accused him of envy. As of now, Burna Boy, Davido, and Wizkid have not directly responded to Brymo’s criticisms.
This incident highlights the ongoing discussions in the music industry about tradition versus innovation in modern African music.
Notable singer Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ, widely known as Brymo, defends his sexual advances towards his female colleague, Simi in exchange for a music colaboration.
This controversy arose when Brymo posted an audio clip on his social media platform, disclosing that he had declined to collaborate with Simi because she had refused to engage in a sexual relationship with him.
Brymo
His revelation triggered a backlash, particularly from Simi’s husband, the singer Adekunle Gold, who issued a stern warning for Brymo to “stay away” from his wife and to cease “disrespecting” his family.
However, in a recent interview with TVC, Brymo defended his sexual proposition to Simi, characterizing it as an “artistic pursuit.”
Simi
In his words;
“One day I was somewhere and I met Adekunle Gold, I was just like, ‘Oh! Gold.’ The first time I was ever meeting him. And he requested a collaboration… When he came to me, I just said flatly, ‘Oga, I’m not doing any collaboration right now.’
“Two weeks after, Simi came. I didn’t know they [Simi and Adekunle Gold were together]. I’m sure you all know about Falz. He took the fall that I was supposed to take. I was the target… But I’m a smart guy.
“When I saw her [Simi], I said no features except I am laying with the woman I am working with so it can really be intense. Did she not sleep with Adekunle Gold? Is that not why the music is extra good? But she said no, and I was like okay, bye-bye and then she left.
“She wasn’t the only one I proposed it to. But guess what? I’ve made music with seven women. I didn’t sleep with anyone of them.
“After that incident, I’ve recorded songs with four women. We didn’t even have that [sexual] conversation at all. We just made music. So, it wasn’t about me asking for sex for collaboration. No, no, it wasn’t about that. For me, it was an artistic pursuit.”
Nigerian singer Brymo made a controversial statement during an interview in which he criticized fellow singer Burna Boy, calling him cheap, a thief, unoriginal, and fake.
In response to a question about the alleged tussle between Rema and Burna Boy, Brymo said, “I saw a video where he said he was the ‘Jesus’ (inaudible statement) and he put Davido and Wizkid on some other mountain like that.”
“I think he is sleazy, he is cheap, he is a thief, very unoriginal, and very fake.”
Brymo’s statement has sparked reactions from many individuals who watched the video, with some expressing their opinions in the comment section of the post.
See some reactions below:
@IbrazcalypseNow:“The only reason I stopped listening to this dude is the things he says. Stopped trying too hard for attention, gba fun oga ee. He’s the fake one.”
@MikeBlaise8:“His music is no longer saving him, now he has turned to Daniel rags Ahbi regha just to stay relevant.”
@King_MayorBlack:“This guy has started moving mad small small. Make them sha dey pay attention to am.”
@EvanzzSzn:“Now everybody will come for him cuz he mentioned everybody Fave, but imagined if it was just only a name he mentioned, some fanbases will say he’s saying the truth.”
@JerrycharlesC:“Sometimes I miss this guys songs, but everytime I have the urge to listen, I remember he said ‘all the Igbos are fools’.”
@Abbye_edi__:“This Renown Tribalist hating on Burna Boy, how can an Artist talk down on sampling, knowing it’s a work of Art and Creativity. Global Artists like Kanye, Riri, Bey, Drake have all sample multiple songs in their career. Brymo would forever remain a local Western singer that he is.”
@NaijaMoonX:“I support him for this. If Taylor Swift is doing Country, Rock and Alternative. Not trying to rename these genres despite their differences and popularity. What’s the prob with Blacks. There’s Afro hip hop wait till someone said he’s doing Afro trap. Just crazy!”
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"I think Burna Boy is sleazy, he is cheap, he is a thief. Very unoriginal. Very fake…
Wizkid is the first this, Davido, Burna Boy… They all are thieves"
Adekunle Gold, the popular Nigerian singer known as AG Baby, has issued a warning to fellow singer Brymo regarding his disrespectful comments about AG Baby’s wife, Simi. Brymo had stated that he turned down a collaboration with Simi because she refused to “get intimate” with him, and he made a controversial remark about requesting a body exchange before collaborating with female artists like Simi and Efya.
In response, Adekunle Gold admonished Brymo not to disrespect his wife and family. He further advised Brymo to seek help, implying that his comments were inappropriate and offensive. The tweet from AG Baby was a firm and protective response to defend his wife’s honor and address the offensive remarks made by Brymo.
Nigerian singer Olawale Ibrahim Ashimi, popularly known as Brymo, has revealed a surprising reason for declining a feature request from his fellow singer, Simi. In response to a fan suggesting that Simi’s husband, Adekunle Gold, should collaborate with Brymo on his upcoming album ‘Tequila Ever After,’ Brymo disclosed that both Adekunle Gold and Simi had approached him for collaborations in the past, but he turned down their requests.
Brymo stated that he declined to work with Simi specifically because she did not agree to “get intimate” with him, implying that he wanted a deeper emotional connection to create more intensity in their collaborative work. He shared that he had no knowledge of their relationship at the time of his decision. Despite Adekunle Gold reaching out later, Brymo believes fate or his own choice led to no further interaction between them for a joint project.
According to reports, more than 30 entertainers were contracted to perform at President-elect Bola Tinubu’s pre-inauguration concert held at the MKO Abiola National Stadium on Thursday. However, only 24 artists showed up to entertain the large audience.
The performers included Wande Ojosipe, Timaya, 9ice, Asake, Fireboy DML, Bella Shmurda, Brymo, Buju Bnxn, Pasuma, Naira Marley, KCEE, Iyanya, Young John, Praiz, Skales, Q-dot, Chuddy K, Morell, Konga, Waje, Terry G, Small Doctor, and Zinoleesky. Comedian Seyi Law hosted the event, while DJs Consequence and DJ YK Mule provided music. Tinubu’s inauguration is scheduled for Monday, May 29, 2023.
Fresh out of the just premiered “Ethos” album by the talented Nigerian hip-hop rapper, A-Q and Brymo serve up this fascinating song titled “This Is War.”
Fresh out of the just premiered “Ethos” album by the talented Nigerian hip-hop rapper, A-Q and Brymo serve up this fascinating song titled “Family First.”
The track was produced, mixed and mastered by Bigfoot.
Nigerian rapper and songwriter, Gilbert Bani, popularly known by his stage name A-Q, discloseed to be having a joint album with Nigerian singer, songwriter, stage performer and author, Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ, better known as Brymo.
A-Q made a revelation on 4th August, 2022, on his verified Instagram account about the album titled ETHOS, which is scheduled to be released on 12th August, 2022.
A-Q said in his word:
ETHOS, MY COLLABORATIVE ALBUM WITH THE ENIGMATIC @BRYMOLAWALE, IS PERSONAL STORIES ABOUT LIFE, LOSS AND LOVE, I’M EXCITED TO SHARE THE ALBUM OF THE YEAR WITH YOU ON AUGUST 12.
Brymo and A-Q are well known for their versatility in the act and has yet again chose to have a new project together which is to be released very soon.
The project album ETHOS containsten-track with no other artists featured in it. This should be the second collaborative A-Q has featured on, the first being Behold The Lamb.
Olawale Ọlọ́fọọ̀rọ̀ Ashimi (born May 9, 1986), often known as Brymo, is a creative Nigerian novelist, producer, performer, and songwriter.
He is regarded among Nigerian musicians for his lyricism and delivery.
He began singing at age 14 and released his first song at age 18. He also published a work of fiction called Oriri’s Plight.
After joining Chocolate City Entertainment in 2010, Brymo became a well-known Nigerian figure. Additionally, he was featured in Ice Prince’s Oleku single.
His hook on Oleku has been ranked as one of the best hooks ever performed by a Nigerian rapper.
The 2012 Hip Hop World Awards Recording of the Year was awarded to Brymo’s breakthrough single, Ara.
Profile
Brymo
Name;Ashimi, Olawale Ọlọ́fọọ̀rọ̀
Nickname: Brymo
Born: May 9, 1986 (age 36 years old),
Birthplace: Okokomaiko, Lagos, Nigeria.
State Of Origin: Lagos State
Wife: Esse Kakada
Children: Waju Ọlọ́fọọ̀rọ̀
Profession: Singer, Songwriter
Net Worth: $3,500,000
Childhood and Education
Brymo was born on May 9, 1986, in Okokomaiko, Lagos, Nigeria, as the only child. His father was an Awori carpenter, and his mother was an Egun merchant.
Brymo attended an Islamic school and learnt how to recite the Holy Quran in its entirety.
He initially attended Aganju Aka Primary School before transferring to Japual Primary School.
He subsequently proceeded to Ajangbadi High School in Ajangbadi, Lagos, graduating in 2003.
Brymo studied Zoology at Lagos State University before leaving to pursue a career in music.
Career
In 1999, Brymo began his musical career in high school by recording the song “Future.”
Hearing his mother sing Fuji songs motivated him to seek a career in music. In 2002, he established The Aliens with his friends.
In contrast, The Aliens disbanded in 2005 following a series of issues. He pursued a solo career without signing with a record label after that.
Brymo gained notoriety in 2010 after performing on Ice Prince’s debut studio album, Everybody Loves Ice Prince, on the famous song Oleku.
Personal Affairs
Brymo is married to Esse Kakada, with whom he has a son, Waju Ọlọ́fọọ̀rọ̀, born on March 27, 2015.
Discography
Since his 2005 debut, Brymo has released six studio albums and one trance compilation album.
In 2007, he released Brymstone, his debut studio album. One of the album’s songs, Shawty, became rather popular.
Studio Albums
Brymstone 2007
The Son Of A Kapenta 2012
Merchants, Dealers and Slaves 2013
Tabula Rasa 2014
Trance 2015
Klĭtôrĭs 2016
Oso 2018
Yellow
Esan
Singles
Ara, 2012
See Me, 2012
Omoge Campus, 2012
Good morning, 2012
Truthfully, 2013
Down, 2013
Eko, 2013
Again, 2014
Fe Mi, 2014
Prick No Get Shoulder, 2014
Naked, 2014
Dear Child, 2014
Je’le O Simi, 2014
1 Pound, 2014
Dear Child, 2014
Alajo Somolu, 2016
Viva, 2016
Them Dey Go, 2016
Happy Memories, 2016
Billion Naira Dream, 2016
No be me, 2018
Ba’nuso, 2018
Heya, 2018
Patience and Goodluck, 2018
Money Launderer and heartbreakers, 2018
Time is so kind, 2018
Books
Oriri’s Plight (2018)
Verses (2020)
Net Worth
In October 2014, Brymo was chosen as an ambassador for the Lagos Chamber of Commerce, among celebrities like 2Baba, Vector, and Kunle Afolayan. He is estimated to have a net worth of $3.5 million.
Still trending the successful premiere of his long awaited “Theta” album by the talented Nigerian singer, Brymo returns with this incredible song titled “For You.”
Still trending the successful premiere of his long awaited “Theta” album by the talented Nigerian singer, Brymo returns with this incredible song titled “Oga.”
Still trending the successful premiere of his long awaited “Theta” album by the talented Nigerian singer, Brymo returns with this incredible song titled “Money Good.”