Nigerian Singer, Songwriter and Composer Olawale Ashimi better known as Brymo is currently facing fierce criticisms from majority of his fans for going nude in his latest video titled "Heya"
In the video, he was almost naked and wearing a G- String. His fans on social media were highly disappointed and 'bashed' him for releasing such a video . Many stated that adding nudity to the video was primarily for media attention or hype.
However, others hailed him for his exhibition of creativity in the video .
" Heya" is one of the constituent songs of his recently released album " Oso ".
The ' Ara' hitmaker stated that the brain behind the video was 'to take a trip down memory lane' where our forefathers dressed in such costumes ; so according to him it was just his own representation of that age or era.
"“I decided to appear how my forbears dressed before the arrival of civilization to Nubian continent, We have all seen the costume in many movies, “Heya” was my own representation of that age; A bushman in the city, that's my image of most black Africans of today. Although we reside in cities, we are still villagers in our thoughts and actions.” he said
The reaction online is mixed, and many Brymo fans think it's exactly what they wanted to see,”says Brymo. “For those who disagree with the image, I understand that they have forgotten how people dressed across the continent many centuries ago, or they couldn't fit the costume to the story in the song... but what better way is there to tell the story of our disloyalty and disservice to each other, if not by bearing it all, butt and what not... lol.” he added.
Mourinho's plan Vs Brymo's plan pic.twitter.com/A0xKjEF1mJ
— DADDY THE FATHER (@SemilooreAkoni) March 28, 2018
Brymo has never been known to flow with the tide, in an era when everyone is going commercial, rap artistes turning to pop overnight and those who once made sense embracing trash lyrics, Brymo stood his ground. pic.twitter.com/RpLpRi4w62
— Brymo Army (@BrymoArmy) March 28, 2018
Why are you guys insulting Brymo on what you celebrated Fela for???
— Mr. Jack Robinson (@jackdre02) March 28, 2018
Maybe we actually need to go back to the basic fact that Brymo wasn't wearing G-string and what he wore had traditional significance in the African culture. Call it a throwback wear and maybe, just maybe, you will see it for what it really is, Cultural Art! pic.twitter.com/KVxpcKA7j6
— FAVOUR ONYEOZIRI (GCFR) (@Rouvafe) March 28, 2018
Nudity in music video is not okay, it doesn't matter who did it or who is doing it.. Music video i can't watch in Presence of my younger ones.
— Osas Cruz (@OsasCruz) March 28, 2018
Brymo is super talented but nude? I guess dude is looking for what will sale the video, and it's working.
People struggle in relationships just because they lack knowledge.
— Oluniyi Gates (@oluwapower) March 28, 2018