Following the recent spate of police killing people of colour in the United States, Brymo decided to weigh in with his thoughts.
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His declaration which would go on to precipitate an attack on him – and support in some quarters – reads: ‘Black man suffers at home, black man suffers abroad. Black man suffers everywhere, black man likes to suffer.’
‘I’m a black man. I don’t like to suffer. Fucking generalizations & stereotypes! If it’s not fact don’t state it,’ a Twitter user retorted and it degenerated in a back-and-forth.
‘You can speak all the grammar you want, in the end the proof is all around us….,’ Brymo further tried to justify his statement.
See further reactions below;
Black man suffers at home, black man suffers abroad. Black man suffers everywhere, black man likes to suffer.
— Olofo’ro (@BrymOlawale) July 7, 2016
Brother we no like suffer but suffer we must until we are truly free. https://t.co/LxiSBmYWV9
— Abiola Lawal (@Fabiolaslaws) July 7, 2016
I’m a black man. I don’t like to suffer. Fucking generalizations & stereotypes! If it’s not fact don’t state it https://t.co/sJgDUWXwFg
— Tush Agbero McRansom (@K_QUILLZ) July 7, 2016
Black man DOES NOT like to suffer. https://t.co/OjYh75hMf7
— Tush Agbero McRansom (@K_QUILLZ) July 7, 2016
You can speak all the grammar you want, in the end the proof is all around us…. https://t.co/PyinCHeeLv
— Olofo’ro (@BrymOlawale) July 7, 2016
This guy
You’re seriously falling my hand
Wettiinnn? https://t.co/LtyF0sEVpm— Mariam (@_DammmyB_) July 7, 2016
Na my way, I can’t help but point out the hard truth, even when it hurts me… https://t.co/uFxVPcr1YO
— Olofo’ro (@BrymOlawale) July 7, 2016
There is a diff btw liking to suffer and having no option than to suffer .,, @brymolawale
— Synord !!! (@Iamsynord) July 7, 2016
Well someone has to be responsible for the way black people are, it cannot be people of other races.. It’s us!!! https://t.co/Se9TqVygpa
— Olofo’ro (@BrymOlawale) July 7, 2016
Pls I don’t like to suffer https://t.co/fslTMa9oxT
— Portuguese~Maniche (@Maniche4) July 7, 2016
Me neither, so we need to cultivate honesty, diligence,contentment, and dream big. These are the contents of freedom https://t.co/uTs9D7ECZH
— Olofo’ro (@BrymOlawale) July 7, 2016
Well someone has to be responsible for the way black people are, it cannot be people of other races.. It’s us!!! https://t.co/Se9TqVygpa
— Olofo’ro (@BrymOlawale) July 7, 2016
The average black man is diligent, zealous ,industrious, earnest, has big dreams & is an ardent believer in God https://t.co/4j6NsxnYGd
— Portuguese~Maniche (@Maniche4) July 7, 2016
Good, now we need black ppl everywhere to do same, we need our music to stop being about swag and champagne and hoes https://t.co/7Ltgk2L4Bv
— Olofo’ro (@BrymOlawale) July 7, 2016
Please someone explain what he’s saying. https://t.co/n7TfrvDr8c
— Ms Somebody (@dermiee_d) July 7, 2016
That we need to make it a point to preach value in all that we do, not everyday money money money… https://t.co/vLL9BFuH0W
— Olofo’ro (@BrymOlawale) July 7, 2016
•FELA has said it… https://t.co/4qRFGCwYDd
— Crown (@mideblack) July 7, 2016
Who’s listening… We don’t even realize how backwards our ways are to start with… https://t.co/Ce44nAEXQ1
— Olofo’ro (@BrymOlawale) July 7, 2016
Yes we suffer but that don’t mean we like to,doesn’t mean we enjoy it. I don’t like to suffer ,we just helpless https://t.co/l8rT6vDJV4
— WHYKAY #YARN (@WhyKay_RapChic) July 7, 2016
That’s the problem, black ppl feel helpless, we are not.. We are lazy and illogical!! https://t.co/9J2dhNSHh6
— Olofo’ro (@BrymOlawale) July 7, 2016
Your point is salient, but can be misconstrued, because of your choice of words. I agree nonetheless https://t.co/NTMaeOMt8m
— Million Dollar Guy (@Sijibomi_) July 7, 2016
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He continues unapologetic, telling fans to look elsewhere, away from his music if they don’t agree with his opinions.
See my favourite 9ja artist shaming me. https://t.co/Y81dc5lGti
— Mal!k (@Villain____) July 7, 2016
There are plenty of us, you can pick another favorite… https://t.co/zLKwJc32YL
— Olofo’ro (@BrymOlawale) July 7, 2016
Log off. https://t.co/AaDTcZqURU
— Dr. Agon Fly (@AcesOnSpades) July 7, 2016
Fuck off!! https://t.co/6Jyua9MDBd
— Olofo’ro (@BrymOlawale) July 7, 2016
Erase the last sentence to at least make little sense, please?? https://t.co/obM8UAUleL
— Gottes Lieblings. (@Yemzine) July 7, 2016
As long as you cannot argue about black mans suffering, then it is really stupid to argue about its source.. https://t.co/OoP873odOj
— Olofo’ro (@BrymOlawale) July 7, 2016
Really are you someone you hates the truth and likes to live in the dark tunnel? @krimmedic @BrymOlawale
— Yvès Séignéur (@_GEROL) July 7, 2016
Someone already said that, be more original, really!! https://t.co/tNq1IvsYyr
— Olofo’ro (@BrymOlawale) July 7, 2016
This guy needs to stick to music and stop tweeting all these fake philosophical things https://t.co/38pfwLgcI3
— Oladayo (@oladayo01) July 7, 2016
It’s not philosophy, it’s just facts… Take off the veil that’s hindering your sight. https://t.co/e1Z6wCGjfk
— Olofo’ro (@BrymOlawale) July 7, 2016
You fuck up for that last line https://t.co/KQmYRPVovB
— Josh (@Bobbyjagg) July 7, 2016
You fuck up for this reply… https://t.co/50ZqzeW2lo
— Olofo’ro (@BrymOlawale) July 7, 2016
Who are you fool https://t.co/itqqe7kGGD
— Philip ugiagbe (@Philipogbeide) July 7, 2016
I am BrymO, singer/ song writer/ concerned black man https://t.co/ORsVbtJey9
— Olofo’ro (@BrymOlawale) July 7, 2016
Jesus Christ! Guy just stick to making sad songs. https://t.co/Rm0ChLYcgv
— Kruger (@TheWebtrovert) July 7, 2016
As long as there’s pain in this world… https://t.co/RWuozQhgwy
— Olofo’ro (@BrymOlawale) July 7, 2016
@BrymOlawale You have really been tweeting recklessly these days. Don’t tear your ‘almost done’ career with yo miserable bare hands. Diot.
— …… (@Jeloxanbregaz_) July 7, 2016
My career ended in 2013, arindin!!!! https://t.co/xiGDoDTkHa
— Olofo’ro (@BrymOlawale) July 7, 2016
You see why choc city pursued you away. https://t.co/8fqEhbgNs0
— #FireOrFlames (@CaSTeD_DaMmY) July 7, 2016
No sir, I left them!!!! https://t.co/KpcndRqYpz
— Olofo’ro (@BrymOlawale) July 7, 2016
You are ignorant . You need to read books https://t.co/LXLMEMlIEz
— Omoba KD (Ari Gold ) (@Kenydebo) July 7, 2016
You need to stop reading, it’s killing your ability to think for yourself and face the reality around you.. https://t.co/Td5eI9RgrQ
— Olofo’ro (@BrymOlawale) July 7, 2016
He sure revels in being a different breed, as aptly depicted by this tweet:
@BrymOlawale your timing is odd.
— Ms Somebody (@dermiee_d) July 7, 2016
As always… https://t.co/RNVimN2DtZ
— Olofo’ro (@BrymOlawale) July 7, 2016