Simi

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Simi

Simisola Bolatito Ogunleye, professionally known as Simi, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, sound engineer, and actress born on 19 April 1988 in Ojuelegba, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria. She initially released a gospel album titled Ogaju (2008), transitioned into Afro-pop and soul with her breakthrough singles like “Tiff” (2014) and “Jamb Question”, and released studio albums including Simisola (2017), Omo Charlie Champagne, Vol. 1 (2019), To Be Honest (2022), and Lost and Found (2024). Simi also co-founded her own label, Studio Brat, in 2019 and contributed as a sound engineer to Adekunle Gold’s debut album.

Awards & Nominations

• 2015 – Nigeria Entertainment Awards: Most Promising Act to Watch – Won
• 2015 – City People Entertainment Awards: Most Promising Act of the Year – Won
• 2016 – City People Entertainment Awards: Female Artiste of the Year – Won
• 2016 – Nigerian Teen Choice Awards: Choice Upcoming Female Artist – Won
• 2016 – The Headies: Best Collaboration (“Soldier” ft. Falz) – Won; Best Vocal Performance (Female – “Love Don’t Care”) – Won
• 2017 – AFRIMA Awards: Songwriter of the Year – Won
• 2018 – The Headies: Best Recording of the Year (“Joromi”) – Won; Best R&B Single (“Smile For Me”) – Won; Album of the Year (Simisola) – Won
• 2018 – Future Awards Africa: Prize for Music – Won
• 2021 – Net Honours: Most Popular Musician – Won; Most Searched Musician (Female) – Won

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Simisola Bolatito Ogunleye, professionally known as Simi, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, sound engineer, and actress born on 19 April 1988 in Ojuelegba, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria. She initially released a gospel album titled Ogaju (2008), transitioned into Afro-pop and soul with her breakthrough singles like "Tiff" (2014) and "Jamb Question", and released studio albums including Simisola (2017), Omo Charlie Champagne, Vol. 1 (2019), To Be Honest (2022), and Lost and Found (2024).

Date of Birth: April 19, 1988

Location: Nigeria

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