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  • Don’t start what you can’t finish, Simi warns troll

    Don’t start what you can’t finish, Simi warns troll

    Popular singer Simisola Kosoko aka Simi has engaged a troll who spoke ill of her forehead.

    The Nation reported that the mother of one recently clashed with music critics who urged her to switch up sounds.

    Simi posted a photo on Snapchat while having a session with a hairstylist.

    Sharing the photo of the hairstyle, she quizzed followers their take on whether or not she looked cute in it.

    Read Also: Listen to your favourites if you don’t like my song – Simi tells fans

    “You like am?” she captioned the photo.

    A troll however responded, “See your forehead Mrs Kosoko.”

    Simi responded with patience, urging the troll to back off while she still had mood in check.

    “Don’t start what you can’t finish, hon,” she said.

  • Listen to your favourites if you don’t like my song – Simi tells fans

    Listen to your favourites if you don’t like my song – Simi tells fans

    Singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lashed out over fans’ request to ‘switch Up’ her sound.

    The ‘Duduke’ crooner had shared a clip of her, singing one of her new songs via X platform and a fan quoted the post, asking her to change her style of music. 

    The fan with the handle @Zeebaby_X wrote: “Girlll switch it up a bit… change your sound.

    Read Also: Happy birthday my superstar – Davido celebrates signee, Morravey at 20

    “Your hubby changes his sound and it’s amazing to see. Do the same you’re too good to be doing basic sh!t.”

    Other fans who took the comment section, concurred with her.

    Angered by the conversation sparked by her comment, Simi wrote: “Lol you people see I’m minding my business yea? Alright alright Zeebaby, talk to me. Tell me the last say… 10 songs I’ve put out and let’s dissect. Which ones sound the same? Then tell me how your faves are doing it different/better than me. Or perhaps u want me to change my genre? Or I should use more lamba? Or is it my voice? It’s too soft or sweet or sharp for you? I should swallow balloon for diversity? We’re not fighting. I honestly want your feedback. Direct me. Help me Zeebaby.”

    In another thread, the singer urged those who do not like her songs to listen to other musicians.

    She explained that British superstar Adele does the same style of music but her fans do not complain.

    She wrote: “Omo because I’m doing girl next door, some of you think maybe I’m ok like that. If you don’t like my song, please go and listen to your faves. I’m begging. If it’s the features you want to allow yourself acknowledge my talent, hear that one and be going.

    “Na the same ballad Adele dey sing all these days, her people no disturb am. E fi mi sile. If you don’t like what I’m selling, go and listen to the one you like. Unless you don’t have data. And if you don’t have, owo e lo wa ku si.”

  • Simi releases music video of ‘All I Want’

    Simi releases music video of ‘All I Want’

    Singer Simisola Kosoko better known as Simi, has uploaded the official video of her hit song, ‘All I want’, a week after the audio was released.

    Read Also: Christians hits Asake over ‘Only me’ music video

    Since its release in 2024, the hit song “All I want” has been among the top-trending tracks.

    As they grooved to the music, fans and Nigerian celebrities showcased their dancing moves.

  • Simi reacts to online ‘lazy singer’ criticism

    Simi reacts to online ‘lazy singer’ criticism

    Famous songstress, Simi Kosoko has replied to a social media user who criticised her latest song stating it was below expectation while tagging her as lazy.

    Simi released her first single of the year ‘All I Want’ last Friday. 

    Barely hours following the release of her new song, a critic, possibly a fan, shared an unsolicited review of her song, describing it as lazy.

    Read Also: Simi mixing all my 2024 song release, says Adekunle Gold

    The Twitter user urged Simi to evolve as an artist, expressing frustration with her new songs and labelling it as a poor taste.

    In her words: “I really need Simi to evolve as an artist. She’s stressing me with her new songs. It feels lazy.”

    Reacting to the criticism, Simi shared a video of her dancing to her new single despite the fan’s opinion.

  • Simi mixing all my 2024 song release, says Adekunle Gold

    Simi mixing all my 2024 song release, says Adekunle Gold

    Afrobeats singer Adekunle Gold has revealed that his wife and colleague, Simi would be mixing all his songs in 2024.

    He wrote via his X app: “Simi is mixing every song I drop this year btw!”

    Read Also: Adekunle Gold begs fans to stream his and Simi’s music to support daughter’s school fees

    Simi was thrilled about the news assured her husband that she would love to do that and there is nobody else she would have done it for

    “I wouldn’t do it for anyone else,” she replied.

  • Moment I realised my eyesight was bad, by Simi

    Moment I realised my eyesight was bad, by Simi

    Singer Simi has shared with fans and followers the day she realised her eyesight was bad.

    Replying to a question by a netizen known as Shalom, she revealed that she had discovered that her eyesight was really bad when she had to apply for her driver’s license.

    She expressed that while applying for it, they had asked her to cover one of her eyes and read a specific thing, making her realise that her eyesight was bad.

    Read Also: Adekunle Gold makes loving worth it, says Simi

    Simi went on to state that she had been so disappointed in herself because she did not understand why she could not see.

    Shalom’s question: “People that wear glasses, when did you realize that you had to get your eyes checked?”

    Simi responded: “I went to apply for my driver’s license. They asked me to cover one eye and read something and there was a caught. I was so disappointed in myself because why can’t you see Simi.”

  • I might not recover, Simi reacts to husband, Adekunle Gold’s action over birthday game

    I might not recover, Simi reacts to husband, Adekunle Gold’s action over birthday game

    Sensational Simi has humorously called out her husband, Adekunle Kosoko aka Adekunle Gold over her non-appearance in a popular game on his birthday.

    In the trending video, Adekunle could be seen celebrating his birthday as his friends participated in the popular challenge known as “I Am Not The One.”

    Read Also: Simi celebrates husband, Adekunle Gold’s birthday with ‘Oriki’

    Reacting, Simi took to his comment section as she said she might never recover from what Adekunle Gold did to her.

    @symplysimi wrote: Ah o dun mi. O f#cking dun mi. I might not recover. Block me dammit!”

  • Simi celebrates husband, Adekunle Gold’s birthday with ‘Oriki’

    Simi celebrates husband, Adekunle Gold’s birthday with ‘Oriki’

    Celebrating his birthday today, January 28, Afrobeats sensation Adekunle Gold received heartfelt wishes from his wife, Simi. 

    Simi shared a heartwarming video on her Instagram story featuring their daughter, Adejare, who sang and wished him a happy birthday.

    She wrote: “Ọmọ moróunfólú okùn oyè o. Ajíbísẹ́ ọ̀gá ogun. Wọ́n lé ẹ ní páápá. Wọ́n lé ẹ ní palàsà. Apá ilé ò gbọdọ̀ r”oko. Ìlasà ilé ò gbọdọ̀ r’ odò. Pamú pamù, jigí jigì. Baba rẹ lò pa màrò b’ẹni, Pa ‘gbín. Ògbórí olòrì kalẹ̀ l’òòrùn gangan. Happy Birthday Ife Mi.”

    Following her statement or shout-out to her husband, thousands of her followers have flocked to the post’s comment section to join in the celebration.

    Below are some of the reactions by her followers:

    @asknurseaj: “Happy birthday @adekunleGOLD May God’s plan work in your life, God bless you and keep you alive to keep on airing your good music.”

    @jhuvincocey: “Thought I wished this man happy birthday just of recent abi 1year don pass be that? Happy birthday to HIM.”

    @EngrSalihuDanj1: “Happy birthday superstar, wishing you a long life, good health, and more prosperity. Once more happy birthday and many more years ahead.”

    @Adekpefinexx: “Simple Rich wife birthday post to her husband but the gift would do the rest. Poor girls go choke you with write-ups and send zero funds to your account. This should change, it’s 2024.”

    @olaitan_5389: “For you to have posted this ehn your husband deserves it.”

    @gideonjunior_: “AG Baby is one of the most Underrated Afrobeat Artists.”

    @abdullah_tgr: “Normal normal, we no supposed to greet your husband for snatching you from us, but still. Happy birthday.”

  • Why cohabitation before marriage is good – Simi

    Why cohabitation before marriage is good – Simi

    Singer-songwriter, Simi Kosoko, has explained why she supports cohabitation of intending couples before marriage.

    She argued by doing so, partners would get to know each other better before signing a forever deal. 

    Speaking in the latest episode of the Tea With Tay podcast, Simi revealed that she was cohabiting with her husband, Adekunle Gold before they got married.

    She said: “I used to go over to Adekunle Gold’s place for us to spend time together.

    Read Also: I charge now for a song feature, Simi makes U-turn

    “I am of the opinion that… Maybe I shouldn’t share this opinion because I feel like religious people might not agree with me. I personally think that people who want to get married should live together for a little bit before they do that. Because I don’t think you really know someone that you’re going to marry until you cohabit. The way someone is when they are outside in their best behaviour is different from how they are when they are cranky and they haven’t eaten or when they wake up in the morning or when they are snoring.

    “When you live with someone you know all the sides to them, that is when you really know if you can do forever with them. Millions of people have gotten married without living together. But I personally think it’s a good idea to cohabit before marriage. It doesn’t have to be for long.”

  • I charge now for a song feature, Simi makes U-turn

    I charge now for a song feature, Simi makes U-turn

    Singer, Simisola Kosoko, has made a U-turn as she said she charges now for a song feature.

    Simi had recently stated that she doesn’t charge for a song feature on a podcast interview with media personality, Taymesan. 

    According to the mother of one, she’s selective of the kind of songs she features in and will only feature in the song if she really likes it.

    Read Also: I never wanted to marry a singer, says Simi

    “Till this moment, I have never charged for a feature. For me to do a feature I have to really like it.

    “I have to like the song. If I like the song, give me half a day, I am done. If I don’t like the song I will most likely say no. It’s not personal. I can take a ‘No. Things are not personal, it’s just what it is,” she said.

    Issuing a disclaimer, she took to her X account to alert the public of the new normal.