Nigerian singer Simi took to social media to express frustration over the backlash from her recent comments about not actively listening to music. She clarified that she only binge-listens to artists when she discovers a voice she enjoys.
Following the social media uproar, Simi addressed the criticism on X, emphasizing that she doesn’t generally listen to music or know many songs, including her own or those of her husband, Adekunle Gold. She accused the media of misrepresenting her statements to incite negative reactions.
Simi criticized some media outlets for distorting her words and shared her frustration with how interviews are conducted. She expressed her anger and asked to be left alone.
In response to a fan questioning her statement, Simi explained that she doesn’t listen to music regularly and only binges on projects when she finds a voice she likes. This clarification followed her interview on the Zero Conditions Podcast, where she initially mentioned her unusual listening habits and reiterated that she knows her husband’s music due to their marriage.
