Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has expressed her frustration with fans who have been urging her to change her musical style.
The controversy sparked when Simi shared a snippet of her singing one of her latest songs on X (formerly Twitter). A fan, identified as @Zeebaby_X, commented on the post, suggesting that Simi should “switch up” her sound and explore different genres, “Girlll switch it up a bit… change your sound”.
Reacting to the criticism, Simi took to the comment section to address the issue directly. She wrote, “Lol you people see I’m minding my business yea? Alright alright Zeebaby, talk to me. Tell me the last say… 10 songs I’ve put out and let’s dissect. Which ones sound the same? Then tell me how your faves are doing it different/better than me. Or perhaps u want me to change my genre? Or I should use more lamba? Or is it my voice? It’s too soft or sweet or sharp for you? I should swallow balloon for diversity? We’re not fighting. I honestly want your feedback. Direct me. Help me Zeebaby.”
In another thread, the singer urged those who do not like her songs to go listen to other musicians.
She explained that British superstar Adele does the same style of music but her fans do not complain.
She wrote, “Omo because I’m doing girl next door, some of you think maybe I’m ok like that. If you don’t like my song, please go and listen to your faves. I’m begging. If it’s the features you want to allow yourself acknowledge my talent, hear that one and be going.
“Na the same ballad Adele dey sing all these days, her people no disturb am. E fi mi sile. If you don’t like what I’m selling, go and listen to the one you like. Unless you don’t have data. And if you don’t have, owo e lo wa ku si.”
Lol you people see I'm minding my business yea? Alright alright Zeebaby, talk to me. Tell me the last say… 10 songs I've put out and let's dissect. Which ones sound the same? Then tell me how your faves are doing it different/better than me. Or perhaps u want me to change my… https://t.co/nCwJz7kWzm
— Simi (@SympLySimi) March 14, 2024
Na the same ballad Adele dey sing all these days, her people no disturb am. E fi mi sile. If you don't like what I'm selling, go and listen to the one you like. Unless you don't have data. And if you don't have, owo e lo wa ku si.
— Simi (@SympLySimi) March 14, 2024
And please nothing like "don't let them bring you down". Worstest. They can't bring Simisola down. They can only say they don't like my cloth…and some days me too I don't like my cloth. However sometimes if someone says "Are you mad?" You have to say "it's your daddy that is…
— Simi (@SympLySimi) March 14, 2024
So if I tell you your brain is only there to decorate your skull, you're pissed because deep down you know it's true? Dummy. https://t.co/y1DnvzCd9U
— Simi (@SympLySimi) March 14, 2024