I’m a perfectionist — Simi

By Ayo Onikoyi

Award-winning singer and songwriter Simi is known for her soulful voice and honest lyrics, but in a recent interview with VJ Adams on Off the Top, she gave fans an even deeper look into her personality. From her perfectionist approach to music production to her easy-going fashion preferences and genuine bond with rapper Falz, Simi held nothing back in this refreshingly real conversation.

When asked about long time collaborator Falz, Simi didn’t hold back her admiration. “Falz is one of my favourite rappers in Nigeria. He is very underrated because he jokes — people don’t understand how talented he is,” she said. “I am always excited to work with him. I don’t have a lot of friends in the industry; he is one of my very few friends.”

Simi also described herself as a perfectionist — a trait that has shaped her music journey deeply. “Even without being able to mix and master, I’m a perfectionist,” she admitted. “I think that’s actually why I learnt to mix and master. I want to hear certain things, and I know that if I keep going back to someone, I might annoy them.”

On her fashion choices, the Duduke crooner kept it real. “I just like comfort. I just want to be comfortable. My ideal outfit is like T-shirts and shorts. I am very chilled. I don’t like makeup. I don’t like wigs. I’m a braids babe,” she said.

When asked if she would spend N10 million on jewelry, she responded without hesitation: “Yes.” On whether she would spend N20 million, she said with a laugh, “Probably.”