Simi

Simisola Bolatito Ogunleye (born (1988-04-19)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]

Simi
Simi singer born 1988 at NdaniTV session 01.png
Background information
Birth nameSimisola Bolatito Ogunleye
Born (1988-04-19) April 19, 1988 (age 36)
Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, vocalist
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2006–present
LabelsX3M
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

  1. 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. 
  2. "I fantasise about working with Ebenezer Obey –Simi". 2 April 2016.
  3. "'Female artistes don't have to expose their bodies to be successful'-Tiff crooner, Simi". Encomium Magazine. 26 October 2014. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  4. "DOWNLOAD:DOWNLOAD: Simi - Restless EP –notjustOk". notjustOk. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  5. "Why I do love songs – Simi". Vanguard News. 17 March 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  6. Kabir, Olivia (10 January 2019). "Juicy information about Simi and Adekunle Gold wedding". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  7. Olowolagba, Fikayo (17 January 2019). "We dated for 5 years - Adekunle Gold confirms getting married to Simi". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 28 February 2022.