5 Facts About Simi You Probably Didn’t Know
Simi, the Nigerian talented vocalist with the melodious voice is among the frequently listened artists in Africa. Many have fallen in love with her soulful music, simplistic lyrics and difficult to resist charm. However, there are some facts about Simi, which you might not have heard that concerns her past and the present fame she enjoys all from these great hits. Well here you go, five fun facts about this incredible celebrity let’s see what you didn’t know about this talented superstar!
1. She Started as a Gospel Singer
Currently, Simi is one of the popular musicians whose songs *Joromi* and *Duduke* are familiar for many people, still, few of them realize that she began her singing career in the gospel genre. Her first studio album, *Ogaju* which was released in 2008, was entirely of spiritual /gospel songs. Simi later went into the mainstream cum popular music industry but she had her footprint in Christianity gospel music.
2. She’s Also a Sound Engineer
Simi isn’t just an amazing singer and a great song writer but also a sound engineer. In fact, she worked on Adekunle Gold’s album the *Gold* mix and mastered it as well. With the technicalities of mixing being an uncommon preserve of male artists, this is a set that clearly shows that Simi can mix and master just as well.
3. She’s Married, to Adekunle Gold
Talking about Adekunle Gold I bet you did not know that both Simi and Adekunle Gold are husband and wife right? This music power couple got engaged privately in 2019 after showing little of their relationship for a long time. The couple is now among Nigeria’s most celebrated celebrities; many people emulate the couple to date.
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4. She Wrote “Duduke” for Her Baby
Duduke is one of Simi’s most popular songs to date, but it means a lot more to the artist; it is her message to her unborn child. When she was pregnant, she released *Duduke* in 2020 and it became everyone’s favorite across the African continent. That sweet message of waiting for a baby was a familiar theme that impressed many parents-to-be.
5. She’s an Advocate for Women’s Empowerment
Simi now employs the use of her music to champion for girl or women rights to be empowered. That includes different interviews and her accounts in Instagram and similar sites, she has provided some insight about women’s need to be financially secure and self-sufficient. She empowers women by telling them to help themselves and seize the feminist mission in their own life, therefore Is it just music where she is a star?
So, there you have it – five surprising facts about Simi that you probably didn’t know! Which fact surprised you the most? Or do you know any other interesting things about Simi? Let us know in the comments below!
Source:Xtrememediaonline.com