Make room for younger artistes – Brymo tells Big 3

Afrobeats singer Brymo has called on leading stars in the industry to make room for younger artistes, insisting that the continued dominance of a few major names is blocking the growth of new talent

During an interview on TVC, the controversial artiste took aim at the long-standing “Big 3” label—used to describe Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy—arguing that the narrative has contributed to an unhealthy concentration of influence in the music scene.

“We need to stop talking about how new artists don’t have substance,” Brymo said.

“The industry needs to focus on the barbaric behaviour in the background—some artistes trying to lock down the industry for themselves, calling themselves ‘Big 3,’ ‘Big 4,’ wanting to be forever. They have four or five children at home, and they want to sing about ‘shake body.’

“What happens to the 22-year-old artist who has recorded hits but has no opportunity to do more because the space is crowded with old guys who aren’t evolving?”

He specifically pointed to Rema as an example of a younger act he believes should be at the forefront of global pop discussions..

Brymo also dismissed the idea that radio airplay determines true relevance, insisting that the industry must adapt to global trends and give more visibility to emerging voices.

“They should shift aside. It is a pop scene, they should evolve into something else. Right now, Rema should be like the biggest pop star in the country without any doubt,” he added.

“All this talk about Wizkid, 2Face, Olamide, Burna Boy. Why? In the Pop scene? Wetin dem dey sing? Are you listening to them? You can have connections and plug yourself on the radio, it does not mean anything. Nobody likes your stuff anymore. Move aside, evolve. Become something better. I don’t get played on radio that much, I still make a living off the music.”