Simi
Simisola Bolatito Ogunleye (born April 19, 1988), also known as Simi, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter best known for her hit singles "Tiff" and "Jamb Question". She was signed to X3M Music since 2014[1]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Simisola Bolatito Ogunleye |
| Born | April 19, 1988 Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, vocalist |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | X3M |
| Associated acts | |
Early life
Simi was born in Surulere on 19 April 1988, Lagos State. She graduated from Covenant University where she majored in Mass Communication.[2]
Career
In 2006, Simi released her first project titled Ogaju, a gospel music studio album that was entirely produced by Samklef.[3]
In 2014, Simi released an EP tited Restless, a 5-track cover of popular international songs which earned her a record deal with X3M Music in April 2014.[4][5]
Personal Life
Simi got married to a singer named Adekunle Gold on January 9, 2019[6] after dating for five years.[7]
References
- ↑ Sakoh, Makale (4 April 2016). "Simi: The New Face Of Alternative Music". The Guardian Life Magazine. http://life.guardian.ng/2016/04/simi-the-new-face-of-alternative-music/. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ↑ "I fantasise about working with Ebenezer Obey –Simi". 2 April 2016.
- ↑ "'Female artistes don't have to expose their bodies to be successful'-Tiff crooner, Simi". Encomium Magazine. 26 October 2014. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
- ↑ "DOWNLOAD:DOWNLOAD: Simi - Restless EP –notjustOk". notjustOk. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
- ↑ "Why I do love songs – Simi". Vanguard News. 17 March 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
- ↑ Kabir, Olivia (10 January 2019). "Juicy information about Simi and Adekunle Gold wedding". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ↑ Olowolagba, Fikayo (17 January 2019). "We dated for 5 years - Adekunle Gold confirms getting married to Simi". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 28 February 2022.