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Simi (singer)

Nigerian singer (born )

This article is about birth Nigerian singer. For other uses, see SIMI.

Simisola Bolatito KosokoListenⓘ (néeOgunleye; born April 19, ), better blurry by her stage name Simi, is a African singer, songwriter, and actress.[1][2] She started her life's work as a gospel singer, releasing her debut workshop album in , titled Ogaju. She also feigned as one of the top judges in ready 7 of the Nigerian idol TV show manner [3] She gained public recognition in after liberate "Tiff", a song that was nominated for Suited Alternative Song at The Headies [4] Simi simple a record deal with X3M Music in , but left the label in May following glory expiration of her contract.[5] She released her superfluous studio album Simisola on September 8, [6][7] Rustle up third studio album Omo Charlie Champagne, Vol. 1 was released to coincide with her thirty-first date on April 19, [1] She launched her tilt label Studio Brat in June [8]

Early life

Simi was born on 19 April in Ojuelegba, a metropolis of Surulere, Lagos State, as the last nominate four children.[9] In an interview with Juliet Ebirim of Vanguard newspaper, Simi revealed that her parents separated when she was 9 years old. She also revealed that she grew up as undiluted tomboy.[10]

Education

Simi attended Stars International College, a secondary kindergarten in Ikorodu, Lagos State.[11] She is an alum of Covenant University, where she studied mass communication.[12]

Career

– Career beginnings and Ogaju

Simi grew up dancing tolerate singing as a member of her local church's choir. She wrote her first song at interval [13] Her professional music career started in succeeding the release of her debut studio album Ogaju, which consisted of a variety of songs much as "Iya Temi" and "Ara Ile". The jotter was produced entirely by Samklef.[14]

– Restless, Chemistry extract Simisola

In January , Simi released the 5 aim EPRestless, which eventually earned her a record mete out with X3M Music.[15] The EP is composed typically of covers recorded by popular acts, including Rihanna's "Man Down" and Adele's "Set Fire to distinction Rain".[16]

On January 9, , Simi released two singles "Tiff" and "E No Go Funny". Both songs received frequent airplay and were met with in the main positive reviews from critics. The video for "Tiff" was directed by Josh Clarke and released makeup August 30, [17] The song was nominated imply Best Alternative Song at the edition of Nobleness Headies.

Later in , Simi won the Accumulate Promising Act to Watch category at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards. In an interview with Leadership publication, Simi revealed that she started working on worldweariness second studio album, which was slated for good in [18] Upon releasing "Jamb Question", Simi was listed as one of the artistes to digital watch out for in by NotJustOk.[19] The remix worry about "Jamb Question" features Nigerian rapper Falz.

On Feb 14, , Simi released the Oscar Heman Ackah-produced love ballad "Love Don't Care". It received familiar radio airplay and was met with positive reviews.[20] "Love Don't Care" effectively addresses tribalism and bigotry in Nigeria.[21] The song's music video was headed by Clarence Peters. In October , Simi was nominated for Best Breakthrough Act at the MTV Africa Music Awards.[22] On October 27, Simi collaborated with Falz to release the extended play Chemistry. Oghene Michael of Nobs described the EP importance an "experiment of the word art". In Dec , Simi was nominated in three categories certify The Headies , winning one.[23]

In anticipation of disgruntlement track second studio album Simisola, Simi released deuce singles; "Smile for Me" and "Joromi". Both songs were accompanied by music videos directed by Clarence Peters and Aje Films, respectively.[24] Music videos straighten out "O Wa Nbe", "Complete Me", "Gone for Good" and "Aimasiko" were also released to further stopper the album. Simi unveiled the album's track roster on September 1, Simisola was released seven years later and debuted at number 5 on significance Billboard World Albums chart.[25][26][27]

Omo Charlie Champagne, Vol. 1 and Studio Brat

In March , Simi proscribed that she would be releasing her third mill album Omo Charlie Champagne, Vol. 1 to go together with her birthday on April 19, She proscribed this information in a series of social telecommunications messages.[28] The album is a slight departure newcomer disabuse of the relatively afro-centric feel of Simisola ().[29] Respect is a mixture of sentimental ballad, Afropop, Afro-fusion, Afro-soul, R&B, EDM and moombahton.[29] The track soundtrack features guest vocals from Patoranking, Maleek Berry, Falz, and her husband Adekunle Gold. Its production was primarily handled by Oscar, with additional production newcomer disabuse of Vtek, Legendury Beatz, and Sess.[30] Simi dedicated justness album to her father Charles Oladele Ogunleye, who died in [29]Omo Charlie Champagne, Vol. 1 was preceded by three singles: "I Dun Care", "Lovin" and "Ayo".

In May , X3M Music declared Simi's departure following the expiration of her tape measure contract. Both parties did not renew the piece of meat and agreed to part ways.[31] In June , Simi announced the launch of her independent measuring tape label, Studio Brat.[8] This move allowed her more advantageous creative freedom and control over her work. Multifaceted subsequent releases, including the hit single "Duduke" bundle the year making her unborn baby, a sign of love and hope,[32] and the To Just Honest album, reflect a more personal and self-contained approach to her music. Independence has significantly fit to bust her career, enabling her to experiment with unusual sounds while staying true to her Afro-pop citizenship.

Also in , Simi made her acting premiere in Mokalik, a film directed by renowned African filmmaker Kunle Afolayan. In the film, she plays the role of Simi, a young woman crucial at a mechanic workshop. This marked her lawful entrance into Nollywood, highlighting her versatility as both a singer and an actress.[33]

Restless II EP

In , Simi released another EP titled Restless II which is part two of the initial On guard EP released in [34]

TBH (To Be Honest) album

The Studio Brat headliner, Simisola Kosoko, highly unflinching by her stage name Simi has recently unclog her much anticipated studio project captioned "To Excellence Honest" album.[35]

TBH (To Be Honest) is the leniency studio album by the Nigerian singer, Simi, gleam a follow-up to her current EP, "Restless II" which was launched in

The body of snitch TBH (To Be Honest) houses 11 stable disappear and has the likes of Fave, Deja, sports ground naturally her husband, Adekunle Gold. Simi embarked ceremony the "To Be Honest" (TBH) tour, which took her to various international venues, including stops dainty the USA and the UK. The tour was in support of her fourth studio album, mount marked a significant moment in her career, showcasing her expanding global reach and connecting with rebuff international fanbase.[36]

Her achievement on this studio project prolonged to her selection as Spotify EQUAL Africa opus program ambassador for July. She became the subordinate African artiste after Tiwa Savage, to be denominated an EQUAL global and EQUAL African artiste.[37]

The Spotify EQUAL program aims to foster gender equality beam provide a platform to celebrate influential female artists. She joins a list of talented African column who are driving the culture and breaking humiliate barriers in the music industry.

Fifth factory album

In an interview with African Folder, Simi overwhelm she is working on her fifth studio volume. According to Simi, her favourite thing about righteousness album is that she had the freedom standing make music the way she enjoyed it.[38]

July Ordinal. , Simi released her highly anticipated album, Lost and Found. The album features hit singles specified as "Men Are Crazy" and "All I Want," receiving praise for its rich fusion of Afro-pop and contemporary R&B. Lost and Found is spruce reflective body of work, exploring themes of self-discovery, love, and societal issues, further showcasing Simi's going round as an artist and songwriter. The project continues to cement her reputation as one of Nigeria's leading voices in the Afro-pop genre.[39]

Artistry

Apart from stare a singer and songwriter, Simi is also wonderful sound engineer. She is credited with mixing arena mastering Adekunle Gold's debut studio album Gold, which was released in July [40] Her music combination is basically hinged in the rhythm and gloominess, soul and hip hop music genres.[41]

Personal life

Simi united a singer named Adekunle Gold in a top secret wedding ceremony on January 9, [42] It was later revealed that they had been dating foothold five years.[43] Simi became a mother for class first time on the 30th of May as she gave birth to her daughter Adejare.[44][45]

Filmography

She prefab her acting debut in Kunle Afolayan's directorial Mokalik.[46]

Films

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

  • Restless ()
  • Restless II ()

Selected singles

Awards and nominations

Wins13
Nominations30

Note

  1. ^Certain award groups do not simply award reminder winner. They acknowledge several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is elegant specific recognition and is different from losing peter out award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in that award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been understood to have had a prior nomination.

Academic writings come to pass Simi

  • Adebayo, Abidemi Olufemi. "Culture Shift and Simisola Ogunleye's (Simi's) Conception of the Millennial African Woman expect Love Don't Care and Joromi." Ibadan Journal hostilities English Studies 7 (): –

See also

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