Brymo insists “Èṣù is the devil,” responds to Prof. Wole Soyinka’s interpretation of Yoruba spirituality
Singer Brymo has sparked fresh debate after restating his controversial position on the identity of Èṣù, while also responding to interpretations associated with Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka.
Brymo argued that Èṣù aligns with the concept of the devil and claimed that deception is a human trait rather than a spiritual one. He also referenced biblical and Islamic narratives in his explanation.
“Èṣù is the devil. And let me tell you the truth, the devil does not lie. Human beings lie. Human beings are deceptive.”If you go read the Old Testament, Satan was a messenger… sent to test the quality of behavior.”Allah created Satan from fire… Yoruba people say Èṣù is a messenger… it’s the same story.”
“When people do good things for you, they want you to say thank you. But when they offend you, they blame Èṣù or the devil.” He said
