Brymo Challenges Burna Boy, Davido and 2Face Over Alleged 2019 Cult Initiation Incident
Nigerian singer and songwriter Brymo has challenged fellow music stars Burna Boy, Davido and 2Face Idibia to publicly address an allegation he says has followed him for years.
During a recent appearance on the Lahor Talk Podcast, Brymo claimed that he was lured to a gathering in 2019 where he was allegedly pressured to join a secret cult. He said the names of Burna Boy, Davido and 2Face were mentioned during the encounter and accused the three artists of knowing what happened to him.
Brymo’s comments have sparked a fresh wave of discussion within Nigeria’s entertainment industry because of the seriousness of the allegation and the high-profile musicians he named.
The singer did not present the allegation as a new disagreement. Instead, he described it as an incident that he has carried with him for several years.
According to reports from his podcast appearance, Brymo said the alleged incident occurred around 2019. He claimed that he was invited or lured to a location in the Chevron area of Lagos and subsequently discovered that the gathering allegedly involved pressure to join a cult.
Brymo said the three musicians were among the names mentioned to him during the encounter.
He has now challenged Burna Boy, Davido and 2Face to publicly state that they had no knowledge of the alleged incident or involvement in what he says happened.
The singer emphasized that he was not seeking an apology from the musicians.
Instead, he said he wanted a clear public denial.
Brymo reportedly said he would continue discussing the allegation publicly until the individuals he named address it. He indicated that he would continue making the claim through social media and other public platforms if they did not respond.
The development adds another chapter to Brymo’s long-running public tensions with some of Nigeria’s biggest music stars.
His relationship with Burna Boy has been particularly contentious over the years. Brymo has previously criticized Burna Boy’s music and accused him of borrowing elements from other artists.
The disagreement became more widely discussed after Burna Boy appeared to reference Brymo in a freestyle.
Brymo has continued to speak about the dispute, including in recent interviews and podcast appearances.
The latest allegation, however, goes beyond musical criticism.
By claiming that the musicians knew about an alleged attempt to initiate him into a secret cult, Brymo has introduced a much more serious accusation into an already complicated history of public disagreements.
There is currently no independent confirmation in the reports reviewed that Burna Boy, Davido or 2Face participated in such an incident.
The claims should therefore be understood as allegations made by Brymo and not as established facts.
Neither an accusation nor a public dispute establishes that the people named were involved in criminal or other wrongdoing.
The comments have nevertheless generated significant interest because of the prominence of the three musicians.
Burna Boy is one of Nigeria’s most internationally successful Afrobeats artists, while Davido has built a global career through his music, performances and entertainment ventures.
2Face, also known as 2Baba, is one of the most influential figures in the development of modern Nigerian pop and Afrobeats.
Brymo’s decision to publicly challenge all three therefore places an unusually large spotlight on his claims.
The singer also suggested that he had remained silent about the alleged incident for a considerable period.
He explained that he eventually decided to discuss it openly after appearing on the podcast.
His comments indicate that he considers the issue unresolved and believes the people he named should provide their own account of what happened.
The allegations have consequently become another major talking point surrounding Brymo.
The singer has developed a reputation for speaking openly about disputes within the Nigerian music industry.
His career has also been marked by a transition from mainstream Nigerian pop toward alternative music and more experimental songwriting.
That artistic independence has frequently placed him outside the center of the country’s commercial music establishment.
Brymo’s latest remarks are likely to generate further debate about the relationships between established Nigerian musicians and the less conventional figures within the industry.
However, the seriousness of the allegation makes verification particularly important.
A claim involving an alleged attempt to force someone into a secret organization cannot responsibly be treated as confirmed without corroborating evidence.
The reports currently available primarily document Brymo’s own account and his demand for a response from the musicians he mentioned.
There has not yet been a publicly documented response from all three artists directly addressing the latest allegation in the sources reviewed.
That could change as the story receives wider attention.
Burna Boy, Davido and 2Face have large audiences, meaning any response from them could quickly become another major entertainment story.
For now, Brymo is making clear that he wants the three artists to publicly distance themselves from the alleged incident.
He has also indicated that he intends to continue discussing the matter if they remain silent.
The controversy comes at a time when Nigerian music continues to attract unprecedented international attention.
Afrobeats artists have become global stars, while social media has transformed how musicians handle disagreements and personal disputes.
Arguments that might once have remained private can now become public within minutes through podcasts, Instagram posts, interviews and online discussions.
Brymo’s latest comments are an example of that changing environment.
His appearance on a podcast has brought an allegation dating back several years back into public discussion.
The response from the musicians he named could determine whether the controversy grows further or gradually fades.
For now, however, the allegations have created renewed attention around Brymo’s longstanding disputes with some of Nigeria’s biggest music stars.
The Brymo challenges Burna Boy Davido and 2Face controversy centers on his demand that the three artists publicly clarify whether they knew about what he describes as an alleged attempt to pressure him into joining a secret cult.
Brymo maintains that the incident has remained unresolved for years.
He says he is not seeking an apology and instead wants a direct denial from the musicians.
Until the allegations are independently substantiated or the individuals named provide their accounts, the claims remain unverified.
The controversy is nevertheless likely to continue generating discussion across Nigeria’s entertainment industry, particularly if Burna Boy, Davido or 2Face decide to respond publicly.
For now, Brymo has made his position clear: he wants answers from the three artists and says he will continue speaking about the alleged 2019 incident until he receives them.
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