Afrobeats singer Simisola Kosoko popularly known as Simi has declared profound pride in being Nigerian, stating how it is impossible for non-Nigerians to replicate the culture.
In a recent appearance on the ‘90s Baby Show’, the “Joromi” hitmaker stated: “My favourite thing about Nigeria is just the spirit of Nigerians. You can’t replicate it. Nobody else can be a Nigerian other than a Nigerian.”
She observed that Hollywood’s portrayals of African accents typically imitate East or South African dialects, rarely attempting a Nigerian one.
“Even when they are faking African accents in Hollywood movies, they never actually fake a Nigerian accent.
“They always fake East Africa and South African accents. Being a Nigerian doesn’t just come as naturally, it just feels like home.
“That is why I wish the country was better. Because I feel like no one would want to leave,” she added.