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Simi turns 38 today, and her journey sits comfortably among the stories of artists who didn’t rush their rise but allowed it to unfold with patience and intention.
She was born Simisola Bolatito Kosoko in 1988 in Ojuelegba, Lagos, a place known for its energy and constant movement. Her early years were shaped by both love and change, especially after her parents separated when she was nine. That experience stayed with her and later found expression in the emotional texture of her music.
Growing up as the youngest of four children, she naturally gravitated toward creativity. By the age of 10, she was already writing songs, turning thoughts and feelings into melodies long before she understood the weight of artistry. Church became an important part of her development, offering her early exposure to vocal performance and musical discipline.
Her academic path took her through Stars International College in Ikorodu before she went on to study Mass Communication at Covenant University. Even during her studies, music never left her side; it remained a constant companion rather than a distant dream.
Her professional entry into music came through gospel. In 2008, she released her debut album Ogaju, produced entirely by Samklef. It was a project that reflected her early identity as an artist still discovering her sound and direction.
Years later, in 2014, she introduced the Restless EP, a collection of cover songs that quietly expanded her audience. That project played a major role in opening industry doors, eventually leading to a record deal with X3M Music.
That same year, “Tiff” arrived and changed the tone of her career. The song gained widespread attention and positioned her as one of the new voices shaping contemporary Nigerian music.
From there, her catalogue grew steadily.
Projects like Simisola, Chemistry with Falz, and Omo Charlie Champagne, Vol. 1 showed her ability to move between different moods and themes while staying true to her style. Her sound blends Afropop, soul, R&B, and alternative influences, often delivered in English, Yoruba, and Nigerian Pidgin. Tracks like “Joromi,” “Love Don’t Care,” “Smile For Me,” and “Duduke” became deeply connected to listeners for their honesty and simplicity.
Beyond singing, she has worked behind the scenes as a sound engineer, contributed to other artists’ projects, and expanded into television and film. She served as a judge on Nigerian Idol and appeared in Kunle Afolayan’s Mokalik.
Her personal life also found balance when she married fellow musician Adekunle Gold in 2019. In 2020, they welcomed their daughter, Adejare “Deja” Kosoko, a moment that added a new emotional layer to her creative expression.
Simi often describes her drive in simple terms: “I love to create. I love the art. This is the force that drives me today”.
At 38, she continues to stand as an artist whose work carries depth, clarity, and sincerity, built steadily across years of dedication.
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