Singer Olawale Ibrahim Ashimi better known as Brymo has taken a swipe at Nigeria’s top stars, accusing them of exploiting younger artistes through remix collaborations.
In a post on his Instagram story, Brymo called out Burna Boy, Davido and other mainstream A-listers, urging them to stop “jumping on every hit song in a remix.”
According to him, the trend doesn’t necessarily help the upcoming acts but instead makes the bigger artistes appear as if they’re seeking relevance.
The 39 year old wrote:
“Dear Nigerian mainstream “A-listers,”..
Burna… Davido… and Co.. stop jumping on every hit song in a remix, especially releases by newer acts… 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!!..
Brymo’s blunt take has since sparked conversations online about whether remixes boost or overshadow the original artistes.
See some reactions below:
prince.tosino wrote: Which upcoming artist wouldn’t want Davido on his remix? That remix alone would change the course of their carriers.
queen_kateelfrida wrote: Watch everyone mention David because without David they can’t breathe. Wizkid that won Grammy because he featured Tems.. on his own he couldn’t win Grammy.
lucas_ugoh wrote: Upcoming artist if you see burna or davido wan ft you or do Remix with you please accept am e go really push you
_lordxx001 wrote:Expecially davido
badru_aminah wrote: Brymo is high again, but we love him regardless 😂
riicchhofficial wrote: I don’t blame him, na Burna Boy wey go spoil that “Laho” song, na him I blame
fikunademii wrote: Brymo has a point, because sometimes the bigger artistes overshadow the upcoming ones instead of letting them shine, the remix becomes more about the superstar than the original creator. collaborations can also open doors and give visibility that the younger acts may never get alone. The problem is balance, if the intent is to genuinely support then it works, but if it’s just to ride on a wave, it cheapens the craft.
iamterrifik wrote: LAHO remix was not needed 😂 wahala
cza_dd wrote: Abeg Shift. It’s a 50-50 something. A feature with Burna, Davido or Wizzy is a carrier baost for any new Artist. Carry you advise dey go front Mr man
hypemanguru wrote: You wanna tell people how to use their crafts when they’re are more successful than you? Na wa o
