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  • Simi laments over starting live concert hours behind schedule

    Sensational singer, Simi has tendered her unreserved apology to her fans who took to social media to condemn her over the poor organization of her Lagos Concert yesterday tagged ‘See Me Live In Lagos Concert’.
    The ‘See Me Live in Lagos Concert’ held at The Balmoral Convention Centre at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos was slated for 6 pm but didn’t kick off until about five hours later.
    When Simi eventually mounted the stage at about 10:30 pm, she apologized for the late start of the concert.
    On Monday morning, the ‘Jamb Question’ crooner also shared a video to apologize and explained the reasons for the unfortunate incident.
    Simi noted that an event took place at the same venue the previous night and so it was not so possible for her team to organize and set up the venue in so short a time.

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    In her words: “I’m sorry I’m probably more upset than everyone, but I accept responsibility., I hope I can find a way to make it up to you, please don’t judge me by this one thing, I love you,” Simi said as she ended her video.

  • Falz, Simi, other pay tribute to Tosyn Bucknor on new song

    Friends and family members of deceased Nigerian on-air personality, Tosyn Bucknor gathered yesterday at Harbour Point, Victoria Island where a service of songs was held in her honour.

    Nigerian celebrities like Falz, Simi, Tee-A and her other media colleagues were in attendance.

    At the event, Falz the Bahd Guy, Simi, Moelogo and producer, Sess used the opportunity to unveil their tribute song to Tosyn.

     

     

    Falz opens the moving track, rapping about Tosyn’s impact in his early days as a rising artiste.

    “You’ve been there from day one, how can I not remember, and you showed me love like your own family member…”.

     

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    Radio for Bucknor started with Tee-A on Eko89.7fm after which she interned at Cool 96.9fm where she hosted the Fun Hour Show on Saturdays. Beginning with her youth service in 2009, Bucknor was a morning show radio host at Top Radio90.9fm. She was the only female radio host handling the morning belt by herself.

  • Simi, Wande Coal thrill London fans in sold-out concerts

    Nigerian singers, Simisola Ogunleye a.k.a Simi and Oluwatobi Ojosipe aka Wande Coal pulled off electrifying performances at their individual sold out concerts in London.

    News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that while Wande Coal held his concert at the over 2, 000 capacity Indigo at the O2 Arena, Simi took to the 800 capacity O2 Academy on Sunday night.

    The show was Simi’s first London show and she performed some of her hit songs sharing the stage with Falz The Bahd Guy, Adekunle Gold.

    Meanwhile, Wande Coal, whose show was co-hosted by Basketmouth, took the guests on a musical journey with a live band and surprise performances from Burna Boy and Naira Marley.

    However, both concerts went wild when superstar singer Wizkid, dropped by to surprise Simi and Wande Coal at their respective events.

    Reacting to the surprise, Simi took to her Instagram page @simplysimi to thank him for the honour. She said, “Wizzzzz Ayo Starboy!!! He surprised me backstage.

    “I didn’t even have my wig on. He showed up for me. I am so thankful to you for being a part of this day for me. God bless you!!!” Simi said.

    Following the shows, fans took to social media to give raving reviews about the shows and praised Wizkid’s support.

    @Afrokonnect tweeted, “Wizkid showed up at Wande Coal’s show and Simi’s show in London, same night. Wizkid is a legend. Both shows were sold out. Africa to the world.”

    @Walebello said, “Massive congratulations Simi. Dreams do come true.”

    @Gunner_winnie said, “Wizkid showing up for Wande Coal and Simi in one night is the most beautiful thing ever. One love.”

    @DSBAma tweeted, “You can really Wande Coal’s music in your chest. His concert was so good.”

    NAN reports that Simi, who recently released a new single ‘Lovin’, is set to hold the Lagos edition of the concert in December.

     

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  • Simi declares love for Adekunle Gold

    Nigerian songstress, Simi couldn’t contain her joy as she successfully held her first major sold-out concert at the Islington 02 Academy in London on Sunday 11th of November 2018.

     

    After the event on Monday, the ‘Jamb Question’ crooner took to her Instagram page to express her gratitude to the individuals who were instrumental to the success of the show.

    Describing Adekunle Gold’s contribution, the singer shared a photo of both of them with the sweetest words for him.

     

    She wrote:” The finest boy I know brought his sauce. You my Champion boy! Thank you. I love you”.

     

    A lot has been said about Adekunle Gold’s romance with Simi. No one really knows the true state of the relationship because the duo haven’t come out to state that they are in a relationship.

     

    The singer who recently released his sophomore album titled ‘About 30’ noted that they don’t have to announce to everyone that they are dating. Gold added that since he wrote ’Orente’ for Simi, people should be able to decode themselves.

     

    In his words: “For every time that I get this question, it just worries me. I already told you I wrote ‘Orente’ for Simi. How many times do I have to say it? Why do I have to say it directly? It is what it is, I have said it already. The news is everywhere. I don’t need to finally say it that we are dating. We don’t need to come out that we are dating. What else do you want me to say, Yes we are dating?”

     

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  • London Concert :Wizkid stuns Wande Coal, Simi with surprise appearance

    Nigerian pop star, Wizkid shocked the duo of Simi and Wande Coal last night by making a surprise guest appearance at their respective concerts held in London last night.

    Wande Coal held his concert at the over 2,000 capacity Indigo at the 02 arena odeum while Simi took to the 800 capacity 02 Academy Islington for her first solo London outing.

     

    Wizkid showed up at their concerts unannounced.

     

    An excited Simi took to her Twitter page to appreciate the self -proclaimed star boy

    “(Wizkid) Thank you so much for surprising even me. I appreciate you”, she tweeted

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Clash of the sounds : Simi, Wande Coal set to thrill Londoners on same day

     

     

  • Clash of the sounds : Simi, Wande Coal set to thrill Londoners on same day

    Clash of the sounds : Simi, Wande Coal set to thrill Londoners on same day

    Nigerian pop stars , Simi and Wande Coal are set to hold their concerts on same day around the same district in London .

    The duo will be hosting their London fans to an unlimited music experience on the 11th of November in London.

    The ‘Wande Coal, Live In Concert’ to be hosted by ace comedian, Basket Mouth will happen at the 2,350 capacity Indigo O2 Arena while Simi headlines her concert at the 800 capacity O2 Academy Islington.

    Amazingly, both stars have taken to their various social media handles to mobilize fans for their concerts.

    Their London fans will sure have a difficult time choosing which of the concerts to attend.

     

     

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  • Johnny Drille cries, thrills fans at first ever concert

    Nigerian music star, Johnny Drille signed to the Don Jazzy led Mavin Records thrilled music lovers at his first ever hosted concert tagged ‘Johnny’s Room’.
     
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    The event was held on Sunday at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos with many of his fans in attendance.
    Celebrities like Don Jazzy,Simi, Tjan, Kenny Blaq and Ric Hassani were the guests at the event.
     
    Hours after the event, fans scored it as successful and outstanding.
     
     
     
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    An excited Drille wrote on Instagram:“Thank you guys for showing me love tonight, it was overwhelming. I cried. I sold out my first ever live show.”
     
    Don Jazzy, record producer and Mavin Records founder, described the concert as the best live event he has ever attended in Lagos.
    He wrote: “Today I witnessed greatness. I saw the beauty of patience, hard work and dedication to your craft. #JohnnysRoomLive tonight was the best live event I have ever been to in Lagos. And the @Johnnydrille fans are soooo amazing. Thanks to everyone for showing up.”
     
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    One of the unforgettable moments at the concert would be a performance from 8-year old female saxophonist, whom Don Jazzy referred to as a ‘super talented musician’.

  • Simi bags acting role in Kunle Afolayan‘s ‘Mokalik’

    Jamb Question crooner, Simi has shared the news of her acting debut via Instagram over the weekend with a video that shows her holding a script while in the company of award winning filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan.

     

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    The yet to be released flick, Mokalik – a variation of the word, Mechanic has been said to be a story centered around the life of an 11-year-old boy from the middle-class suburbs who spends the day as a lowly apprentice at a mechanic workshop in order to view life from the other side of the tracks.

     

    The songstress has been speculated to be one of the major role interpreters in the anticipated movie

     

  • What Simi said about performing with Lagbaja

    What Simi said about performing with Lagbaja

    Many music lovers were thrilled and excited when Lagbaja and Simi on Saturday performed at the Johnnie, Jazz and Whisky music and flavours night in Abuja.

    The duo performed Lagbaja’s “Never Far Away” at the JJW concert in Central Area, Abuja, and Simi described the experience as “meeting a legend.”

    The organisers availed the audience an opportunity to enjoy good music .Simi noted that she savoured her encounter on the stage with Lagbaja, adding that it was a chance of her life.

    She said, “So, yesterday, I met a legend. I had the time of my life. Living my dreams; God is good.”

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    On his Instagram page, Lagbaja likened Simi to an angel.

    “How many of you got to see this beautiful mash up with the lovely Simi? She is an angel,” he said.

     

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    Simi’s post expressing admiration for Lagbaja got over 50,000 likes and 1260 comments from fans, who requested some collaboration music from the duo.

    An Instagram user, Papa_shegs, wrote, “You guys should do a collabo real quick. Sweet blend.”

     

  • Simi kneels on stage to greet music legend, Lagbaja [Video]

    Songstress, Simi, who headlined the Johnnie, Jazz & Whisky event in Abuja at the weekend, knelt down on stage to greet music legend, Lagbaja as they performed a song together.

    The masked veteran singer who was caught up in the beautiful moment, also went down on his knees, as he hugged and brought Simi up to her feet.

    Simi who shared photos and video from the event on her Instagram page, acknowledged that she is living her dream, meeting with the legend and entertaining her fans.

    She wrote:

    So yesterday I met a LEGEND!!! I had the time of my life

    Here is the video below: