Simi (singer)

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

Simi
Born
Simisola Bolatito Ogunleye

(1988-04-19) 19 April 1988 (age 36)
Ojuelegba, Lagos, Nigeria
EducationCovenant University
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • sound engineer
  • actress
Spouse
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(m. 2019)​
Children1
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2006–present
Labels
  • Studio Brat
  • X3M (former)
Websiteiamsimi.com

Simisola Bolatito Kosoko Listenⓘ (née Ogunleye; born April 19, 1988), better known by her stage name Simi, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress.[1][2] She started her career as a gospel singer, releasing her debut studio album in 2008, titled Ogaju. She also played as one of the top judges in season 7 of the Nigerian idol TV show in 2022.[3] She gained public recognition in 2014 after releasing "Tiff", a song that was nominated for Best Alternative Song at The Headies 2015.[4] Simi signed a record deal with X3M Music in 2014, but left the label in May 2019 following the expiration of her contract.[5] She released her second studio album Simisola on September 8, 2017.[6][7] Her third studio album Omo Charlie Champagne, Vol. 1 was released to coincide with her thirty-first birthday on April 19, 2019.[1] She launched her record label Studio Brat in June 2019.[8]

  1. ^ a b "Adekunle Gold pens romantic message to mark Simi's birthday". P.M News. April 19, 2019. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
  2. ^ Kingsley, Ediale (April 18, 2016). "I started with gospel music – Simi". National Daily. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  3. ^ Offiong, Adie Vanessa (December 25, 2015). "Nigeria: Even the Silliest Things Inspire Me – Simi". Daily Trust. allAfrica. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  4. ^ Akan, Joey (September 30, 2015). "Headies 2015: Check out the complete nomination list". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  5. ^ "Nigeria's Simi leaves record label". Music in Africa. May 2, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
  6. ^ Arogundade, Funsho (April 2, 2014). "Simi, Sammy Join X3M Music". P.M. News. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  7. ^ "It's here! Simi releases her debut album, 'Simisola'". thenet.ng. September 8, 2017. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
  8. ^ Alake, Motolani (June 20, 2019). "Simi launches her record company, Studio Brat". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved June 30, 2019.