Again, Brymo Apologises To Igbo Over Comments

Singer, Brymo Olawale, has again issued a public apology to the Igbo for his comments regarding the possibilities of south-easterners producing a Nigerian president, aso Naija reports 

Brymo had been under intense fire for stating that the Igbo are not ready to produce a Nigerian president.

He also urged the region to test the waters with the vice presidential slot before aiming for the presidency.

Forgive my assertions that came across as bigoted spewings against the Igbo tribe, I did not mean to do harm, I am sorry!! ..

— Ọláwálé Ọlọ́fọ̀ọrọ̀ (@BrymOlawale) January 16, 2023

He issued an apology via his Instagram on Friday and in the early hours of Monday, he tweeted another apology saying, “Forgive my assertions that came across as bigoted spewings against the Igbo tribe, I did not mean to do harm, I am sorry!!”

My apologies are extended to all igbos that may not know too… I missed that cos I am deeply affected most around once I’m closer to … do accept my sorry , I did not mean harm https://t.co/Xibn5nL4J4

— Ọláwálé Ọlọ́fọ̀ọrọ̀ (@BrymOlawale) January 16, 2023

Meanwhile, thousands of Nigerians have signed a petition to stop the singer from winning the All Africa Music Award where he was nominated in the ‘Songwriter of the Year’ category.