Simisola Bolatito Kosoko (née Ogunleye; born April 19, 1988), professionally known as Simi, is a popular Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress. She began her music career as a gospel singer with her debut album, Ogaju, which was released in 2008.
After releasing “Tiff,” a song that was nominated for Best Alternative Song at The Headies 2015, she came into prominence in 2014. In the 2022 season 7 of the television program Nigerian Idol, she served as one of the top judges.
Simi got a record deal with X3M Music in 2014, however, once her contract with the label expired in May 2019, she decided to leave the label. On September 8, 2017, she made available her second studio album, Simisola.
On April 19, 2019, she celebrated her 31st birthday and released Omo Charlie Champagne, Vol. 1, her third studio album. In June 2019, she established her record label Studio Brat.
Early Life and Education
Simi is the last of four children in her family. She was born on April 19, 1988, in Ojuelegba, a Surulere neighborhood in Lagos State.
Simi’s parents divorced when she was nine years old. She was a tomboy while growing up which makes many people criticizes and mock at her.
The talented singer with a sonorous voice had her secondary education at Stars International College in Ikorodu, Lagos State. After which she proceeded to Covenant University to study mass communication, and she graduated with a bachelor’s degree.
Career
Simi was a part of her local church choir as a child and enjoyed singing and dancing. At age 10, she composed her first song.
Following the publication of her debut Samklef-produced studio album Ogaju, which featured a range of songs including “Iya Temi” and “Ara Ile,” she began a professional music career.
Simi’s five-track EP Restless, which she released in January 2014, helped her land a record deal with X3M Music.
The EP primarily consists of versions of songs by well-known artists, such as Rihanna’s “Man Down” and Adele’s “Set Fire to the Rain.”
Simi released the songs “Tiff” and “E No Go Funny” on January 9, 2014. Both songs were often played on the radio and garnered generally favorable reviews from critics.
The song was a finalist for Best Alternative Song at The Headies in 2015.
Simi earned the Most Promising Act to Watch prize at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards later in the year. In 2016, she published Jamb Question and hired Falz to work on the remix.
Simi and Falz teamed up to released an extended play titled Chemistry, which was made available on all digital platforms on On October 27.
In the movie titled Mokalik, directed by Kunle Afolayan, she made her acting debut, playing an important role which she delivered massively.
Simisola Kosoko, the star of the Studio Brat, who is best known by her stage name Simi, just released her much awaited studio album titled “To Be Honest.”
Simi, a Nigerian artist, released her fourth studio album, TBH (To Be Honest), in 2020 as a follow-up to her most recent EP, “Restless II.”
TBH (To Be Honest) is a collection of 11 steady music that features artists including Fave, Deja, and obviously her spouse, Adekunle Gold.
Her success on this studio effort led to her being chosen as the July Spotify EQUAL Africa music program ambassador.
She succeeded Tiwa Savage as the second African musician to be recognized as an EQUAL global and EQUAL African artist.
The Spotify EQUAL initiative strives to promote gender equality and give female musicians a platform to be recognized for their contributions.
She joins a group of accomplished African women who are shaping culture and shattering stereotypes in the music business.
Simi Net Worth
Simi is a Nigerian professional singer and songwriter. She is rich with an estimated net worth of $2 million. Simi is also an actress, music producer and studio engineer,
Personal Life
On January 9, 2019, Simi got married to Nigerian Afrobeat singer Adekunle Gold in a discreet ceremony. However, they had dated for five years.
The couple welcomed their first baby Adejare on May 30, 2020.
Social Media
- Instagram: @symplysimi
- @SympLySimi
