Brymo exposing his buttocks while wearing a loincloth to hide his genitals. The video received mixed reviews; those in support of it described it as a moment of brilliance, while those in opposition see it as Brymo's attempt to draw attention to himself. In an email to Pulse Nigeria, Brymo defended his decision to expose his buttocks, saying, "I decided to appear how my forebears dressed before the arrival of civilization to Nubian continent." Pulse Nigeria ranked the video fourth on their list of the top 10 Nigerian Music Videos for the year. The album's second single "Bá’núsọ" (Yoruba: "Follow Up") was released on 9 September 2018. The music video for the song was filmed by Victor Adewale and edited by Samuel Obadina. It features Brymo conveying weighty messages in a dark-themed room. Reviewing for Music in Africa, Aigbokhaevbo described the video as "Brymo’s self-love refracted through Adewale’s lens" and also noted the video is "fitting for a song about the value of introspection and the importance of keeping your own counsel". The media company More Branches ranked "Bá’núsọ" first on their list of the 50 songs they rocked in the first half of 2018. Critical reception Oṣó received positive critical acclaim from music critics. Reviewing for Ventures Africa, writer David Adeleke praised the singer's approach to songwriting and the richness of his sound; Adeleke described the instrumentation on the album as "classy" and "expansive". Nigerian Entertainment Todays Sandra Ezekwesili granted the album a 4.5/5 rating, describing it as "an introspective journey through love and life and the myriad of relationships in between". In a review for Music in Africa, Adams Adeosun said Oṣó "shows an upswing in the conversation between Brymo and music" and further stated that the listener "becomes an intruder to an exchange between one man and his god". A writer for Pulse Nigeria awarded Oṣó 4.5/5 stars, praising Brymo for creating a relaxing and environmental project that explores the human condition. Wilfred Okiche, whose review was posted on 360Nobs, praised the album for its excellent arrangement and production. Okiche also notes the album is not completely self-absorbed and has all the strengths and weaknesses of Brymo. Debola Abimbolu of Native magazine wrote that "Brymo stays true to folk music’s evergreen topics of wanderlust, love and search for nirvana—he tackles them with a graceful economy of language and fine gradients of emotions." TooXclusive's Daniel Enisan rated the album 4.1 stars out of 5, praising Brymo's songwriting skills and describing Oṣó as a "masterpiece that will grow into a classic". Afro 100 Media stated that the album embodies profound lyricism, relative sound and instrumental music in tune with its overall message. In a review for the Daily Trust newspaper, Abdulkareem Aminu praised Brymo's overall growth and opined that Oṣó is the "best album released this year so far". Accolades Pulse Nigeria and Nigerian Entertainment Today ranked Oṣó second on their list of the best Nigerian albums of 2018. Track listing Release history References Category:2018 albums Category:Brymo albums Category:Yoruba-language albums