During a philosophical and religious discussion on Yanga 89.9 FM, Nigerian singer Brymo challenged Professor Wole Soyinka’s interpretation of Yoruba theology, especially the idea that Èṣù should not be equated with Satan.

He contended that Èṣù and Satan are essentially the same entity expressed through different religious lenses.

"Èṣù is the devil. And let me tell you the truth, the devil does not lie. Human beings lie. Human beings are deceptive," he stated.

Brymo also drew on interpretations from both Abrahamic and Yoruba texts, pointing out that similar figures across traditions serve as messengers or testers of morality.

“If you go read the Old Testament, Satan was a messenger… sent to test the quality of behavior.” He also extended the comparison to Islamic and Yoruba belief systems, insisting that the figures described share the same underlying role across cultures.

“Allah created Satan from fire… Yoruba people say Èṣù is a messenger… it’s the same story.”

He concluded by shifting responsibility for wrongdoing away from spiritual entities and toward human actions:

“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.”