By Cynthia Johnson
Nigerian songwriter Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ better known as Brymo has defended his sexual advances to female colleague Simi, calling it an “artistic pursuit.”
Quest Times reports that the singer who recently sparked controversy after he shared an audio clip on his X handle, revealing he had declined to collaborate with Simi because she refused to engage in a sexual relationship with him, made this defense in a recent interview with TVC.
“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 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, 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.”
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Brymo’s explanation has been met with mixed reactions from his fans and followers. Some have expressed their disgust at his comments, while others have defended him, arguing that he is simply being honest about his feelings.
QUEST TIMES has gathered the following reactions:
nweobinna2644: “Explaining the Simi situation is like explaining that you didn’t steal the meat from the cooking pot when you were actually caught red handed. Once in a while his kolo kicks in”
ChimaNwoke-jm5ru: “This interview go cause wahala for Brymo in future. Mark my words.”
@popsonjaiyesimi7670: “Is this guy from heaven?Thank God for the womb that birth you. Good Home front is unbreakable rock.”
@kehindeabolarin8071: “Òlófóòro Brymo”
@felixabayomiakanbaiyaniwur4169: “True to the bone Brymo always blunt”
@samanivevo4069: “Up nepa”
@rexpapi435: “On colos!! On Colo!! It’s written all over his face. He’s got a good peculiar style but bad character deprived him so many things. Shey Elon go come tweeter and announce how he makes his money?? Mugu, the keys to success is always secrete to those that are eager for it.”
@amudatwuraola5373: “Omo gba ni e, o fi gbo se, ofi gbo so! Always like you and it’s nice to hear your own side. Continue to speak your truth and be yourself.”
@marcfaustina4618: “Brymo need help indeed, boy has completely gone mad”
@eyesightstv6537: “Who’s this incompetent interviewer? No follow up question whatsoever, just asking unrelated questions. I see why TVC is never rated!”
@chaymaxwell8036: “Can you stop eating the snacks that is rude?”