Nigerian musician, Ọlawale Ọloforo, popularly known as Brymo, has recently shed light on his controversial request for a sexual relationship with fellow artist Simisola Kosoko, known as Simi, in exchange for a music collaboration. Brymo defended his actions as an "artistic pursuit" during a recent interview with TVC.
The controversy began when Brymo publicly disclosed that he had asked Simi for a sexual relationship as a condition for their collaboration. This revelation did not sit well with Simi's husband, singer Adekunle Gold, who voiced his displeasure and warned Brymo to stay away from his wife, urging him to stop disrespecting their family.
In the TVC interview, Brymo shared his side of the story, explaining that the request was not solely about sexual relations but rather an artistic approach to creating music. He recounted the incident, stating, "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.'"
Brymo went on to describe the encounter with Simi, saying, "Two weeks after, Simi came. I didn’t know they [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."
He continued, "When I saw her [Simi], 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."
Brymo clarified that Simi was not the only artist he had approached with a similar proposition, but he emphasized that his intentions were artistic in nature. "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 any one 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," Brymo concluded.
This statement from Brymo has shed new light on the controversial situation, leaving many to ponder the complexities of artistic collaborations in the music industry.
The controversy continues to be a topic of discussion in the Nigerian music scene, with fans and fellow artists sharing their opinions on social media and in interviews.
