Brymo Calls Out Burna Boy, Davido, Others for ‘Exploiting’ Young Artists: “Stop Pretending to Help”
- Nigerian singer and songwriter Olawale Oloforo, best known as Brymo sent an open message to the top music stars in the country
- In his Instagram story, he accused Burna Boy, Davido, and others of extorting from young, talented artists
- Brymo further offered his advice on things he had noticed about the music business, triggering reactions online
Popular Nigerian singer Brymo has slammed Nigerian music heavyweights such as Burna Boy and Davido, demanding they stop frequently featuring on current songs by young artists.
In a post on his Instagram account, Brymo claimed that top artists frequently jump on remixes of hit songs by emerging talents, not to support them, but to capitalise on their excitement and maintain their own relevance.
Source: Instagram
“Dear Nigerian mainstream ‘A-listers,’ Burna [Boy], Davido and Co, stop jumping on every hit song in a remix, especially releases by newer acts,” Brymo wrote.
According to him, such methods deny young talents the ability to develop organically while giving the impression of mentorship.
Butressing further, he said: “Let other artistes find their own way. The pretending to be helping them reach higher is a ridiculous watch. Stop seeking relevance in the efforts of ones who know little about the business. It’s vile!”
See his post below:
There is the art for art’s sake - AKSTREETZ, Music PR Executive
In a chat with AkSTREETZ, he discussed how authenticity and good marketing are both important when collaborating with artists.
"There is the art for art’s sake and the art for reward (money) sake. It has been a core of creating anything—be it music, painting, sculpture, etc.
"Music, on its own, remains a unique art of expression, and its authenticity gives it the value it earns. Thus, the need for good marketing after a great record can never be underestimated.
"Commercial or mainstream sound, which is born from trends and the collaboration of cross-border sounds, demystifies the barriers or walls put up by cultures.
"I will say the word tension is a strong verb to describe this conversation, as there is no tension in any form at all; rather, the investor’s reward is being prioritised in the conversation. As a result of this, there can be more intentionality in sound creation, with a keen interest in profit-making, as the investor’s reward is key in marketing."
Netizens react to Brymo’s post
Brymo's statement has prompted debate online, with fans divided on whether collaborations of this kind benefit or hinder young artists.
Legit.ng compiled the reaction below:
eyinju_eledumare said:
"Wizkid name no Dey there sha!!!"
official_jofem said:
"This one annual August craze don start."
sammiesaxx said:
"Popsy no dey do that kind thing."
big_renee said:
"If dem jump on his songs he for blow pass like this."
seunseanjimoh1 said:
"It’s the young artistes that are always begging for collaboration, you need to leave people tf alone and focus on your self."
demikingz__ said:
"😂 sorry papa. Make them come meet you instead?"
the_6thson said:
"But the artists no complain, egbon. 😟."
peribokennels said:
"Our pedigree guard dogs would jump on your home intruders 🥰."
finishingtouches.ng said:
"What does this even mean?"
gennylv2 said:
"Come to Jesus now. He loves you, and He is ready to save you."
onwere.victor said:
"If you know who the co is gather here."
jucyaku said:
"People only support you When it is popular to support you. Read it twice."
cleroydaboss said:
"Who Dey supply brymo this particular innuendo?"
teefamous said:
"@olamide Baddo Abeg no listen to this advice abeg oooo 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️😂😂 You still dey owe me one song oo."
______lagoslife said:
"Funny enough na wizzy do am pass."
jucyaku said:
"People only support you When it is popular to support you. Read it twice
timo_sterling said:
"What’s this one talking about?>>>."
dannyross007 said:
"It is a give and take thing. The big artist get fan base to make those upcoming known. Anyone would be happy to have Davido or Wizkid jump on their song especially Davido."
Source: Instagram
Brymo slams Portable for offering to help
Legit.ng had reported that Brymo had replied Portable and slammed him for offering to collaborate with him.
Portable had made a video where he said that he used to sample Brymo's song while he was still an upcoming singer. Zazu added that it was hatred that made Brymo not to be in the limelight again.
Responding to the video, Brymo told the singer that he was not available for a collaboration. He advised him to face the matter that concerns him.
Source: Legit.ng
