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Simi Biography: Age, Husband, Songs and Albums

Simi is one of Nigeria’s best-loved voices — a songwriter known for sweet melodies, sharp lyrics and songs like “Joromi” and “Duduke”. She is married to fellow star Adekunle Gold.

Quick facts

Real name	Simisola Bolatito Kosoko (née Ogunleye)
Born	19 April 1988, Lagos
Education	Mass Communication, Covenant University
Albums	Simisola (2017) · Omo Charlie Champagne, Vol. 1 (2019) · To Be Honest (2022)
Husband	Adekunle Gold (married 2019)

From gospel to Afropop

Simi began singing in church and released a gospel album, Ogaju, in 2008. She also worked as a sound engineer before switching to mainstream music with X3M Music, where songs like “Tiff” and “Love Don’t Care” made her a star.

Hits

“Joromi” (2017) became a classic, and “Duduke” (2020), a love song to her unborn daughter, was one of the biggest songs of the year.

Family

Simi married singer Adekunle Gold in 2019, and their daughter Deja was born in 2020. Both are also known for their playful public love story.

Known songs

“Tiff”
“Joromi”
“Smile for Me”
“Duduke”
“Woman”
“Loyal”

Let’s discuss

Which Simi song do you know by heart?
Who is Nigeria’s best female songwriter?

Share your view in the comments — respectfully. Facts and sources are welcome.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Simi married to?

Singer Adekunle Gold. They married in 2019.

How old is Simi?

She was born on 19 April 1988.

What is Simi’s biggest song?

“Joromi” and “Duduke” are among her most popular songs.

Written by the askJBoss team from public records, interviews and reporting; last updated November 2026. Careers move fast. Spotted something new? Tell us in the comments.

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