Renowned Nigerian singer, Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ, popularly known as Brymo, recently made headlines with his bold statement about fellow artist Burna Boy. In a candid interview on Curiosity Made Me Ask, hosted by skit maker Bae U Barbie, Brymo did not hold back in expressing his opinion.
Responding to Burna Boy’s diss freestyle where he suggested that Brymo had “fallen off,” Brymo confidently asserted that Burna Boy does not meet his musical standards. “Is it not Burna Boy lyrics? But he would like to know that nothing in this world would put his name in my song. He no reach my standard,” Brymo declared.
Not stopping there, Brymo went on to proclaim himself as the “finest vocalist” in Africa. With unwavering confidence, he stated, “I’m probably the finest vocalist on the continent. Better than anybody. I’m not thinking. I know this.” Despite facing backlash and criticism, Brymo remained steadfast in his belief, even challenging Twitter users to disagree with him.
The tension between Brymo and Burna Boy escalated when Brymo accused Burna Boy of song theft, specifically referencing similarities between Burna Boy’s tracks ‘City Boys’ and ‘I Told Them’ with the title track of Brymo’s upcoming album, ‘Macabre.’ This accusation led to Burna Boy’s diss freestyle, sparking a public feud between the two artists.
While the music industry is no stranger to rivalries and controversies, Brymo’s bold statements and unwavering confidence have certainly stirred up conversations among fans and critics alike. As the debate continues to unfold, one thing is clear – Brymo is not backing down from his claim to musical superiority.
As the world watches on, the clash between Brymo and Burna Boy serves as a reminder of the passion and pride that artists hold for their craft. In a landscape filled with talent and competition, only time will tell how this musical feud will ultimately play out. Stay tuned for more updates on this captivating saga.
