Nigerians react as singer Brymo bows to pressure, apologizes to Igbos in video

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Nigerian musician Brymo Olawale has finally bowed to pressure and tendered an apology over a recent Twitter post that fanned the flames of tribalism against the Igbos. The singer recently went live on Instagram to address the controversial post and give more perspective to those who misunderstood him. 

According to Brymo, the entire back and forth started after he shared his two cents about author Chimamanda Adichie’s refusal of a National award while accepting a local chieftaincy title in her community. 

The singer restated his position about how Chimamanda’s action as a prominent Igbo sends the wrong message about an Igbo presidency. 

Brymo said his words resulted in several social media attacks and threats, with a petition also being raised to prevent him from winning the All Africa Music Award (AFRIMA)award for Songwriter of the Year. According to Brymo, after the petition was raised, an individual approached him to tender an apology and this was what resulted in his controversial Twitter post. The singer emphasized that his words were never directed at the Igbo people but a movement.