Nigerian singer and songwriter Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has expressed deep pride in her Nigerian identity, describing the resilience and energy of Nigerians as something that cannot be duplicated anywhere else.
Speaking on a recent episode of the 90s Baby Show, the “Joromi” hitmaker said her favourite thing about the country is the indomitable spirit of its people, which she believes makes Nigerians stand out globally.
“My favourite thing about Nigeria is just the spirit of Nigerians. You can’t replicate it,” she said.
According to her, no other nationality can embody what it means to be Nigerian, noting that even in international movies, foreign actors rarely attempt to imitate Nigerian accents.
“Nobody else can be a Nigerian other than a Nigerian. Even when they are faking African accents in Hollywood movies, they never actually fake a Nigerian accent. They always fake East Africa and South African accents. Being a Nigerian doesn’t just come as naturally, it just feels like home,” Simi explained.
The singer, however, expressed sadness over the country’s current challenges, saying that if Nigeria worked as it should, many citizens would not feel the need to relocate abroad.
“That is why I wish the country was better. Because I feel like no one would want to leave,” she added.
