Simi Is Gradually Dragging Herself and Husband Toward Career End If She Doesn’t Act Fast.
The Nigerian music scene has been buzzing with controversy this week as old tweets from singer Simi have resurfaced online, putting the “Duduke” crooner in a difficult spot with fans and critics alike.
For five days straight, the singer has faced non-stop reactions across social media platforms. What started as a strong stance on a sensitive issue quickly turned into something else entirely when internet users decided to look back at her older posts.
How It All Started
The trouble began when Simi spoke up about a sexual assault case involving a TikToker named Mirabel. Like many public figures, she shared her thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), expressing strong feelings about the matter. Her statement that rapists should be “castrated and burnt alive” got attention and sparked conversations online.
But then something happened that Simi probably didn’t see coming. People started digging through her old tweets, going as far back as 2012, and found posts that many are now questioning.
The Old Tweets That Started It All
In March 2012, Simi tweeted about a four-year-old boy named David at her mother’s daycare. She wrote: “David has a crush on me. He kips comn close; actin lik he wana lock lips n den he puts his head on my lap. Shd I giv him a chance?”
Another tweet from February 2012 read: “Ok so dis 4 year old kid is lying next to me……practically almost kissing me cos he’s gazing in2 my fone blink I’m nt abt 2brk dboys heart.”
Other posts that resurfaced mentioned the child “trying to put hand inside my shet [shirt]” and her expressed “obsession” with kissing the children at the daycare because they were “super adorable.”
These tweets, written over a decade ago when Simi was 23 and helping at her mother’s daycare while building her music career, have now become the center of a heated online debate.
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Simi’s Response to the Backlash
In February 2026, Simi addressed the situation, explaining the context behind those old posts. She said she was simply sharing innocent observations about kids she found cute and mischievous. She made it clear there was never any wrong intent behind those words and expressed frustration at how people were twisting her past statements.
She mentioned that while she didn’t want to delete the tweets initially, her team started removing some of them because of how sensitive the situation had become for her family.
The Bigger Picture
This situation shows something important about living in the age of the internet. What you post online, even casually, can stay there forever. Years later, when you least expect it, those old words can come back.
Some people make it their business to dig up old posts from celebrities, especially when controversies arise. It doesn’t matter how famous or respected you’ve become. The internet remembers everything.
What This Means for Simi and Her Family
The backlash hasn’t only affected Simi. Her husband, fellow singer Adekunle Gold, has also been drawn into conversations online. Some are now looking closely at the couple’s public statements and interactions.
Before this current issue, Simi had also made posts that some interpreted as comments about her marriage, including one where she reportedly said she married her husband because he obeys her. These resurfaced posts have added more fuel to the fire.
Industry watchers suggest that if this continues, it could affect how fans receive both Simi and her husband’s music. In Nigeria, public opinion can shape the success of artists, and prolonged negative attention might lead some fans to distance themselves.
Moving Forward
For Simi, the path ahead requires careful steps. Many believe a public apology might help calm things down, both to the child mentioned in those tweets (who is now grown) and to fans who feel hurt or disappointed. Defending the posts over and over might only keep the conversation going, especially with those who want to pull her down.
There are also rivals in the industry who may use this moment to their advantage. In the competitive world of Nigerian music, such situations don’t go unnoticed by those looking to gain ground.
Lessons for Everyone
This whole situation reminds us that we all need to be careful what we post online. What seems funny or harmless at 23 might look very different at an older age when you have more responsibilities and a larger platform.
For celebrities especially, every old post is potential fuel for future controversy. The same words written casually over a decade ago can become headlines today.
As for Simi, time will tell how this affects her career. The internet moves fast, and attention spans are short. But in a business where reputation matters, this is certainly not the kind of spotlight any artist wants.
The coming weeks will show whether this blows over or leaves lasting marks on a career built over many years of hard work and hit songs.
Simi Is Gradually Dragging Herself and Husband Toward Career End If She Doesn’t Act Fast.
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