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Simisola Bolatito Kosoko (born 19 April 1988), known professionally as Simi, is a famous Nigerian singer, songwriter, sound engineer and actor.
Simi started out as a gospel singer before switching to the Afro-pop genre and became a famous star after the release of the single “Tiff”.
The single helped her land a spot on Steve Baboeko’s music label, X3M Music.
During her tenure at the record label, Simi released her second studio album, Simisola, in 2017.
The album was a huge success both locally and internationally, helping Simi to amass a large fan base.
Simi, 36, is married to Afro music singer Adekunle Gold.
Nigerian singer
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| Name: | Simisola Boladito Adeola Opeyemi Ore-Oluwa Ogunleye Kosoko |
| stage name: | Sago |
| Date of Birth: | April 19, 1988 (36 years old) |
| place of birth: | Ojuelegba, Lagos, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Lagos State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| parents: | Charles Oladele Ogunle |
| Children: | Adjare Kosoko |
| high: | 1.67 m |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Boyfriend • Husband: | Adekunle Gold (m. 2019) |
| Profession: | Singer • Songwriter • Actress |
| net worth: | $3 million to $5 million |
early life
Simi was born into a Yoruba family to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Oladele Ogunleye on April 19, 2021. She comes from a Christian family and her name is Simisola Bolatito.
She was born and raised in Ojuelegba, Surulere, Lagos. She lived in her parents’ apartment in her early years, but when her parents separated she moved in with her mother. She was only nine years old at the time.
Despite having no father, Simi’s mother worked hard to ensure that she did not lack for any good things and sent her to the best private schools for education.
While growing up, Simi could not hide her musical talent because she had a strong voice that showed up whenever she sang popular songs. So she joined the choir at an early age and focused on creating gospel music.
Hence, her debut studio album, Ogaju, was a gospel-themed effort, but she has since changed her perspective and decided to move towards mainstream music as she feels it will help her connect with a wider audience.
educate
Simi received her primary education at an elite nursery and primary school. She received her secondary education at Stars International College, Ikorodu.
She received a degree in mass communications from Ota Covenant University, a private institution.
Profession
In late 2013, Simi began working on an EP. She released the five-song EP in January 2014. The most successful single from the EP, Tiff, earned her celebrity status as many people noticed her talent and became her fans. In addition, the EP laid the foundation for her to sign a record deal with X3M Music.
Her hit single “Jamb Question” was released in 2016 and became a huge success, topping the music charts for weeks. For the remix of the song, she collaborated with rapper Falz. She followed it up with the love song “Love Don’t Care”, which also became a huge success. She collaborated with colleague and friend Falz on a successful EP called “Chemistry”.
Simi’s second studio album, Simisola, was released in 2017. The 12-track album includes hits such as “Joromi,” “Smile For Me,” “Gone For Good,” and “Aimasiko.” Within days of its release, the album peaked at number five on the Billboard World Albums chart.
Over the next two years, Simi worked on her third studio album, which was released on April 19, 2020. The release date coincided with her 31st birthday. The album, which blends Afro-fusion, Afro-pop, R&B, and Afro-soul genres, is titled Omo Charlie Champagne, Vol 1. and features thirteen tracks.
After her record contract with X3M expired in 2019, Simi chose not to renew it and chose to start her own record label, Studio Brat. In 2020, she released the famous song “Duduke”, which became a hot topic in the industry. The song was released to celebrate the birth of her daughter and was one of the most played songs of the year.
Discography
- Love doesn’t care
- Omo Charlie Champagne, Volume 1
- Simisola
- Xiaoheshou
- Hallelujah (Johnny Drille)
- Joromy
- Love Masico
- Smile at me
- Carolina
- Gone forever
- Chemistry (with Falz)
- Foreign (Falz)
- Door frame problem
Social Media
In addition to using social media platforms to connect with fans, Simi also uses them to voice his opinions on specific social issues.
She has over 9.4 million followers on Instagram.
- Instagram – @symplysimi
- Twitter – @Symplysimi
Personal life
Simi, who was rumoured to be dating her colleague Falz or Ycee, surprised her fans when the news of her marriage to singer Adekunle Gold was announced on social media. The couple got married on January 19, 2019 in a private ceremony.
A year later, Simi gave birth to a beautiful baby girl on May 30, 2020. She and her husband named the child Adejare Kosoko. The couple lives in a well-furnished duplex in Lagos and owns a fleet of cars.
Simi has also tried her hand at acting. She has appeared in Kunle Afolayan’s film Mokalik.
net worth
Simi is a beautiful singer with an angelic voice, this talented Nigerian singer has an estimated net worth of $3 million to $5 million.
