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  • I am so proud to be your wife- Simi to Adekunle Gold on second wedding anniversary

    I am so proud to be your wife- Simi to Adekunle Gold on second wedding anniversary

    Popular Nigerian singer, Simisola Kosoko simply known as Simi is excited as today is her second wedding anniversary.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that fans of the singers were stunned when they had their low key wedding two years ago.

    In her usual fashion, Simi took to her Instagram page to pour encomiums on her husband, Adekunle Gold.

    In her words: “2 years. Well, 2 years on government paper and 7 years since I gree for you, you lucky man. Through a pregnancy. With a baby we’re both unashamedly obsessed with. Through a pandemic. And it’s still you. I’ve never had to wonder if you’re in my corner. You’re still the best man I know. You should have been your own best man (don’t leave me).

    One of my favorite things about you is that you’re a really, really good person. I like you a lot. I’m so proud to know you and be your wife. I pray that God continues to be the foundation of our marriage and home.

    I love you Kunle Kosoko. Now, forever and one extra day, and then another, and then another, and then another, ati lo…
    Happy Anniversary Baby

    PS: My wedding was totally the best wedding party I’ve ever been in my life. Lol.”

     

     

     

  • Shame on you all!, Simi bashes Nigerian leaders

    Shame on you all!, Simi bashes Nigerian leaders

    Popular singer, Simi has taken a swipe at Nigerian politicians over their handling of the lingering nationwide strike embarked upon by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU.

    The award winning singer accused Nigerian leaders of dashing the hopes of its citizens saying most Nigerian youths spend half of their lives trying to survive due to fewer opportunities in the country.

    “Higher institutions are on strike for months almost, if not every, year. The odds are always stacked against the average Nigerian. You spend the first half of your life just trying to survive. To eat. To catch up. When you finally decide to settle, you don’t have enough to do even that,” she tweeted via her official Twitter page.

    Continuing, she wrote, “Taking away the hopes and dreams of the youth. Destroying their futures so they’re ready to settle for crumbs. Just so they can live to see the next day and fight for more crumbs. Because they’re not your children, their futures don’t matter? Shame on you!!

    “If the leaders in our own country can’t have compassion for their people, then what can we really do? They get into power and abuse it, abuse the people they should be serving. The rest of the world laughing at the so-called giant of Africa. Shame on all of you!!”

  • ASUU strike: You take away dreams of the youth–Simi blasts Nigerian leaders

    ASUU strike: You take away dreams of the youth–Simi blasts Nigerian leaders

    Outspoken singer, Simi has slammed Nigerian leaders over the sustained strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU.

    ASUU has been on strike since March as the government and union failed to reach an argument.

    The failure of the government and ASUU to reach an agreement has continued to hinder students from returning to their respective institutions, being mostly on the receiving end.

    Simi took to her Twitter account to express frustrations over the plight of average Nigerian and called out Nigerian leaders over the prolonged ASUU strike.

    According to her, the government is not concerned about the dreams and future of youths in Nigerian universities.

    Her tweet read: “Higher institutions on strike for months almost, if not every, year. The odds are always stacked against the average Nigerian. You spend the first half of your life just trying to survive.

    “Taking away the hopes and dreams of the youth. Destroying their futures so they’re ready to settle for crumbs. Just so they can live to see the next day and fight for more crumbs. Because they’re not your own children, their futures don’t matter? Shame on you!

     

    “If the leaders in our own country cannot have compassion on their own people, then what can we really do? They get into power and abuse it, abuse the people they should be serving. “

    Taking a swipe at the government, Simi said: “The rest of the world laughing at the so-called giant of Africa. Shame on all of you!!

    “Imagine doing a four-year course for eight years but still no job. This wickedness is too much.

     

  • The President’s speech destabilized me- Simi

    The President’s speech destabilized me- Simi

    Myriad of Nigerians have reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s refusal to mention the attack on unarmed protesters at the Lekki toll gate.

    Buhari’s address came 48 hours after soldiers invaded the Lekki toll gate where thousands of protesters had been demonstrating against police brutality for 13 days.

    Nigerian singer, Simi took to her Twitter page to open about how she feel about the President’s speech.

    In her words:” So that’s it then? My heart is so broken. I’m crying. It’s like he just zapped the small hope I was clinging to. Sigh.He didn’t even acknowledge them. Wow.This speech just destabilized me”.

    Hours later, the ‘Jamb Question’ crooner urged Nigerians not to lose hope, adding that we cannot give up on Nigeria.

    “We can’t lose hope. I felt so broken, but as with any fight, It’s okay to stop and breathe. I needed that and so I switched off my phone, gave my baby to my mum and went to record. Do whatever u need. WE CAN’T GIVE UP! We already knew it’s a long game. Keep ur head up! #EndSars”.

     

  • #ENDSARS:I l feel a certain lack of hope for Nigeria-Simi

    #ENDSARS:I l feel a certain lack of hope for Nigeria-Simi

    Nigerian singer, Simi has learnt her voice to the #ENDSARS protests ongoing in severe parts of the country.

    The outspoken songstress has taken to her Instagram page to express her thoughts on police brutality in Nigeria

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CGIXZGahUbC/

    She wrote: “To be honest, recently, I started to feel a certain lack of hope as regards Nigeria. I was afraid that we are too far gone for redemption. But that’s bullshit. Nobody can, nobody should fight our fight like us. It’s amazing that our people have decided to use their voices like this. At a certain point, enough becomes too much.

    “I’ve personally encountered this, I have friends, family that have encountered this. Police Brutality has to end. There is no excuse for this. Not just with the police, but with the unfair treatment of the Nigerian people. I’m not able to join protests right now, but as always, I’m with you! I pray our voices count this time around #EndSars #EndPoliceBrutality”.

    In the same vein, Korede Bello has also denied he had been silent on the #EndSARS .

    “I am not silent & I’ve never been silent. I’ve only been speaking in spaces I’m convinced can decisively provide policy solutions to these recurring challenges.

    “Something has to give & we must adopt & consistently implement solution that works for our country & generations unborn.”

     

  • I don’t know when I will show my baby’s face- Simi

    I don’t know when I will show my baby’s face- Simi

    Popular singer, Simi who welcomed a daughter earlier this year has stated that contrary to what many believe, her daughter’s name is not ‘Duduke’.

    Simi made this known during an Instagram Live chat with her fans on Sunday.

    The ‘Jamb Question’ singer said: ““My baby’s name is not ‘Duduke’. ‘Duduke’ is the name of the song I wrote for my child. ‘Duduke’ is the sound of a beat. That is where the title of the song came from. My baby’s name is Adejare, not ‘Duduke’. I love the fact that the song has become a trend and people can connect it.”

    When a fan asked her why she hasn’t been showing her baby’s face, Simi said: ““When are you seeing my baby’s face? I don’t know. It will be when I feel like. You guys already know how I am with social media.”

    The singer also noted that she was open to working with popular rapper, Olamide. She said, “Olamide is a leader in his own right. Collaboration with him won’t be a bad idea.”

     

  • I have a crush on Simi- Doxy

    I have a crush on Simi- Doxy

    Budding rapper, Doxy is a talented artiste gradually making waves in the Nigerian music industry. In this chat with TheNewsGuru, the Covenant University graduate opens up on how his music journey began.

     

    How long have you been doing music?

    I have been into music since 2014 which makes it close to 6 years now.

     

    What challenges did you encounter when you started?

     

    Well, when I started music, I was faced with lots of challenges like my parents being against it that period. Then financially, I wasn’t getting the support at the beginning. Then having a fan base at the beginning was just crazy. You release a song and then you start encouraging yourself by sending music to your friends, pals and also looking for free places on social media to upload my songs. It wasn’t easy at the beginning

     

    How has social media helped your brand?

     

    Well, social media as we all know is a place that lifts one or brings one down depending on how you make use of it. Well, social media has helped me in a lot of ways. As I said earlier, at that period I looked ways to upload my songs which I successfully did

    Till this moment, social media has helped me create visibility for my video freestyles

     

    Who is that one artiste you seek a collaborate with and why?

    Artistes I will love to collaborate with are Simi, Tiwa, Tuface, Vector, Erigga, Sarkodie and others.Tiwa is my top choice because I love how she sings and I am also her big fan.

     

    Who is your celeb crush and why?

    Simi is my celeb crush but she is married now. I and Simi graduated from the same school but she was my senior. We were in same dance group back then which is called Reflection. I don’t mind having collaboration with her.

     

    Describe your style of music?

    My style of music is rap. Mainly hip hop in a unique direction.

     

  • Simi apologizes over comment on LGBTQ

    Simi apologizes over comment on LGBTQ

    Afro-pop singer, Simi has apologized to the LGBTQ community in Nigeria for the discriminating comment she made during her show.

     

    LGBTQ is an acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer.

     

    TheNewsGuru recalls that earlier this year, Simi made a comment on how homosexuality is unnatural on her YouTube show, ‘Stoopid Sessions’.

     

    “They say they’re born that way, but I haven’t seen any biological proof,” she had said.

    The ‘Duduke’ sensation, however, apologized on Monday via Twitter for the comments after it caused a storm among her fans.

     

  • I cried so much when my baby was born- Adekunle Gold

    I cried so much when my baby was born- Adekunle Gold

    Orente singer, Adekunle Gold has shared details of how he welcomed his first child with his singer-wife, Simi.

     

    TheNewsGuru recalls that the couple announced the birth of their baby girl, Adejare, on Sunday.

     

    Adekunle Gold said he cried when the new born came out.

     

    He wrote: “It’s been a lot right? I know. The violence against women, against black people and this pandemic, was just too much, I had to log out for a bit. I had to check out to prepare a healthy mind and safe space to welcome my child into the world.

     

    “And even though I have sad feelings throughout the day about the crisis outside when I am with my baby, it’s pure unadulterated joy. I cried so much when Adejare came out. I cried when I first held her. I can’t lie, I still stare at her and shed a few more. Lol.

     

    “I’m obsessed with all her expressions; you need to see her stank face – it’s hilarious. I have never seen any baby this beautiful. I mean it. My baby came out with a head full of hair like mine and the most beautiful face I’ve ever seen like Simi. Wow.

     

    “I feel so protective over her, and everything happening right now has made me even more conscious of how I want to raise her. I want her to always know she is loved. She is powerful. She is pure black girl magic and I will always believe in her.”

     

     

  • Adekunle Gold, Simi welcome baby girl

    Adekunle Gold, Simi welcome baby girl

    Popular Afro-pop singer, Adekunle Gold, has welcomed a baby girl with singer wife, Simisola Ogunleye popularly called Simi.

     

    The excited music star revealed name of the baby girl as Adejare.

     

    Announcing the birth of their daughter, Simi shared the first photo of their gorgeous daughter.

    She wrote on Instagram: “Adejare. It’s like free-falling – this unending, soul snatching, infinite, mind-boggling love. Deja, my baby girl, I got you. I promise. Now and forever. So help me God. ❤️ 5.30.2020”

    In the same vein, an excited Adekunle Gold wrote on Instagram:” Adejare Kosoko ?? Deja, We got you. I promise. Now and forever. So help me God. ❤️ AG Baby has a Baby”.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CBJYgb4pEDU/

    Adekunle Gold and wife, Simi got married on the 9th of January 2019.