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Olawale Ọlọ́fọọ̀rọ̀ Ashimi (born 9 May 1986), better known by his stage name Brymo, is a creative Nigerian writer, producer, singer and songwriter.
He is one of the most acclaimed artists in Nigeria with outstanding lyrics and performances. He started singing at the age of 14 and sang his first song at the age of 18. He has also published a fictional novel titled “Oliri’s Dilemma”.
Brymo became a well-known figure in Nigeria after signing with Chocolate City Entertainment in 2010. He also sang lead vocals on Ice Prince’s single “Oleku”. His chorus in “Oleku” was rated as one of the best choruses in a rap song by a Nigerian singer.
Brammore’s single “Ara” catapulted him to fame and won him Record of the Year at the 2012 Hip Hop World Awards.
Nigerian singer
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| Real Name: | OravaleỌlọ́fọọ̀rọ̀ Ashimi |
| stage name: | Blimo |
| Date of Birth: | May 9, 1986 (38 years old) |
| place of birth: | Okokomaiko, Lagos, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Lagos State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| high: | 1.75 m |
| parents: | not applicable |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Wife • Spouse: | Ayse Kakadare |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Aysai Kakadare |
| Children: | Waju Ọlọ́fọọ̀rọ̀ |
| Profession: | Singer • Composer |
| net worth: | $3.5 million |
Early life and education
Bramo was born on May 9, 1986 in Okokomaiko, Lagos, Nigeria, as the only son of an Awori carpenter and an Egon trader.
Bramo attended an Islamic school and learned how to recite the entire Quran.
He began his education at Aganjuaka Primary School and later transferred to Japur Primary School. He then transferred to Ajam Badi High School in Ajam Badi, Lagos and obtained his Leaving Certificate in 2003.
Blemo studied Zoology at Lagos State University but later left to focus on his music career.
Profession
Blymer began his music career in 1999 when he recorded the song “Future” while in middle school.
He began pursuing music after hearing his mother singing Fuji songs. In 2002, he and his friends formed the band The Aliens. On the other hand, the band disbanded in 2005 after a series of problems. After that, he did not sign with a record company and started a solo career.
Brymo rose to fame in 2010 when he was featured on the hit track Oleku from Ice Prince’s debut studio album, Everybody Loves Ice Prince.
Personal life
Artist and writer Brymo is married to Esse Kakadare and has one son, Waju Ọlọ́fọọ̀rọ̀, born on March 27, 2015.
net worth
In October 2014, Bramo was appointed as the ambassador of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce, along with other celebrities including 2Baba, Vector and Kunle Afolayan. His net worth is estimated to be $3.5 million.
Discography
Since his debut in 2005, Brymo has released six studio albums and a trance compilation. In 2007, he released his first studio album, Brymstone. One of the songs in the album, Shawty, became a huge success.
Studio album
- Bramblestone 2007
- Son of Carpenta 2012
- Merchants, Traders and Slaves 2013
- 2014 Whiteboard
- Trance 2015
- 2016 Competition
- Osso 2018
- Yellow
- 9: Ethan
singles
- Ara, 2012
- Look at Me, 2012
- Weimao Campus, 2012
- Good morning, 2012
- To be honest, in 2013
- Next, 2013
- Eco, 2013
- Again, 2014
- Fimi, 2014
- Can’t Tattoo Shoulder, 2014
- Naked, 2014
- Dear Child, 2014
- Je’le O Simi, 2014
- £1, 2014
- Dear Child, 2014
- Alaho Somoglu, 2016
- Long Live, 2016
- They left, 2016
- Happy Memories, 2016
- The Billion Naira Dream, 2016
- Not Me, 2018
- Banuso, 2018
- Hey, 2018
- Patience and good luck, 2018
- Money Launderers and Heartbreakers, 2018
- Good times, 2018
