Nigerian singer, Olawale Olofooro, popularly known as Brymo, has sparked a debate on social media after he endorsed former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for president.
While replying to a post about Tinubu, Brymo described the ex-Lagos governor as a “City boy” with a plan for the country.
A tweeter user @ambrosia_ijebu had written, “This Jagaban (as Tinubu is also called) candidacy has truly helped me see that so many Nigerians actually don’t care about purposeful or diligent leadership.”
And responding, Brymo said “Yet he’s the one with a plan, we all know that. Let a city boy be president for once!”
He added, “I’ve never met the man, or anyone who represents, or is acquainted with him, or even his relations and political affiliates – and if we stopped trying to kill them off for being old.”
Yet… he’s the one with a plan, we all know that… Let a city boy be president for once!.. never met the man, or any one who represents, or is acquainted to him, or even his relations and political affiliates – and if we stopped trying to kill them off for being old https://t.co/0aZHa6UpN5
— Ọláwálé Ọlọ́fọọ̀rọ̀ (@BrymOlawale) May 31, 2022
Explaining his tweet, Brymo wrote, “About having a plan; You live in what town?.. I live in Lagos.. Yeah! City Boy. It is like Lagos moving into Aso rock. It is guaranteed to work!
“Even if looting is rife it’ll still be the best presidency yet. On God!”
About having a Plan; You live in what town ?.. I live in Lagos.. Yh! City Boy.. It is like lagos moving into aso rock, it is guaranteed to work!.. even if looting is rife it’ll still be the best presidency yet.. On God! https://t.co/rNxGP9iCfr
— Ọláwálé Ọlọ́fọọ̀rọ̀ (@BrymOlawale) May 31, 2022
Brymo’s tweets have however sparked differing reactions from a cross-section of Nigerians on Twitter. While some berated the singer for campaigning for Tinubu, others praised him for his action.
See some reactions below:
Brymo is the last person you all can bully on this app…He doesn't give a fvck abt social media validation..
Peter okoye of PSquare publicly campaigned for Peter Obi u all were happy.
Brymo is doing same for d CITY BOY you're having headache..Are you people not mad like this?— Papa Wemba (@lexyy4real) May 31, 2022
Scenes when Brymo records BAT's official campaign song titled City Boy. I'll still listen to the song and vote Peter Obi because:
????Dem no born us together o!!!????
— Alábùlà Of Ìbàdànland (@iamnuel_) May 31, 2022
Normal normal i no too like Brymo but this city boy talks…..this is now a Brymo Stan account.. ????????
If you no like this tweet go and hug u know
— Jide of Lagos???????????? (@Jidejay_) May 31, 2022
So you want him to be president not because he’s competent, but because he’s a “city boy”? Omo!!
Then you talk about his plans, what plans exactly? Is it the one of recruiting 50m youths to the army and feeding them cassava? Wtf!
Wale stick to making music please. https://t.co/T78CU4jEOS
— Firstson (@Emmylite__Utd) May 31, 2022
Someone better get this 'City Boy' tag to Asiwaju's mouth. We want to hear him say and own it.
— Ayo (@olagreen) May 31, 2022
Been thinking about this “City Boy” angle … interesting… We learn everyday
— Jubril A. Gawat (@Mr_JAGs) May 31, 2022
Nobody is against the fact that City boy had made his mark politically and nurtured Political leaders. But the truth is he is aged and he should be resting now and giving advises to younger generations. He should just rest abeg
— Olànrewàjù❤️ (@POLYMATHIZZY) May 31, 2022
