Singer, Olawale Ashimi, popularly known as Brymo, has declared himself Nigeria’s artiste of the decade.
The 33-year-old alternative singer/songwriter took to Twitter on Friday and proclaimed himself Nigeria’s artiste of the decade.
He added that Ice Prince’s 2010 hit rap song ‘Oleku’, which he sang the chorus of, was the biggest Afrobeat song ever. Brymo also claimed that ‘Ara’, his 2012 hit, was Nigeria’s biggest song.
Check out the tweet below:
I’m Nigeria’s Artiste of The Decade .Oleku was the right to express deeply, and the biggest Afrobeats song ever..an honor it was my voice ..S/o @Iceprincezamani ... Ara is bigger than any other song in Nigeria since its release... and I curated ‘the alternative’
— Ọláwálé Ọlọ́fọọ̀rọ̀ (@BrymOlawale) December 27, 2019
Brymo is popular for his deep lyrics, other-worldly vibrato, and original organic sound. His music evolved from Afropop to a more alternative sound, most likely linked to his own personal growth.
Brymo has been underground for most of his time in the Nigerian music industry. For a while, particularly after his exit from Chocolate City, he seemed to cater only to a specific crowd.
And although it is a popular opinion that Brymo is a very talented artiste, his declaration got mixed reactions.
Check them out:
Facts. Just sad these songs came in when we didn't appreciate music and Afrobeat!. Oleku is the biggest song in Africa this decade. Ara and Good Morning was bliss!
— iAmEugene 🌟 💫 (@Eugwizzy01) December 27, 2019
Thank you!
The "alternative culture" is yours and yours alone. Sometimes, fortune doesn't favour the brave, Brymo, we are here for you, LEGEND
— Michel_231 (@231_michel) December 27, 2019
Stop deceiving yourself bro😃
— TARIQ🌹 (@tariq_teekayb) December 27, 2019
I love you but pls
— Obianuju (@Adeyosolaaa) December 27, 2019
Brymo's songs is meant for a type of audience...and if u don't like his songs, u lack the sense of creativity...
— deleblack1 (@belloladele88) December 27, 2019
Brymo is in the top 5 artist of the decade. Dude is so relevant!
— EMMANUEL AGADA™ (@ItzAgada) December 27, 2019
You did great but ogbeni rest. Oleku was mad cos of iceprince's bars. And Ara isn't as big as you https://t.co/jdsfJNBXj2're a great artist but https://t.co/ucC2sbzpNW didn't hit gold with both songs you just mentioned. We can even agree on your influence on the alte sounds
— THE GHOST OF SANNI ABACHA! (@mr_Cabasa) December 27, 2019
This is somehow true but not true enough bt that oleku hook is the biggest hook in a feature song no doubt and Ara is forever a banger, still banging to it like every fvcking day.
— SIRFRESH SEMI🌿💨 (@Sirfreshsemi) December 27, 2019
As the decade draws to a close, everyone is rounding up lists of the best of everything. But as it is the tail end of the decade, fans only tend to look at the acts that are ending it well.
A lot of the times, people overlook those who set the bar and started the decade strong. Although it was not stable, we have to admit that at a point, Brymo and Chocolate City held Nigeria hostage with good music.
What do you think? Can Brymo call himself Nigeria’s artiste of the decade? Comment below.
