- Simi has earned her first international certification as her hit song “Duduke” goes Gold in New Zealand after selling 15,000 units.
- Released in 2022, the song expresses her love for her unborn child and featured her baby bump in the music video.
- The track inspired the popular “Duduke Challenge” online. Simi later revealed that her daughter Adejare, who inspired the song, is often called “Duduke” by fans a nickname she doesn’t mind but prefers replaced with her real name.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, better known as Simi, has achieved a major career milestone with her hit song “Duduke.”
The beloved track has earned Simi her first-ever international certification, after being certified Gold in New Zealand for selling 15,000 units — marking a significant global achievement for the artist.
Released in 2022, “Duduke” beautifully captures the rhythmic beat of Simi’s heart for her unborn child. The music video featured the singer proudly displaying her baby bump, further endearing the song to fans.
To celebrate the release, Simi introduced the viral “Duduke Challenge,” encouraging fans to create and share their own renditions of the track.
In a past interview, the singer shared that many people fondly refer to her daughter, Adejare, as “Duduke” since she was the inspiration behind the song. While Simi said she isn’t offended by the nickname, she noted that she prefers people to call her daughter by her real name.
In other news….Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has urged Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to run again in 2027, saying he must not take the “easy way out” by becoming Atiku Abubakar’s running mate.
Adeyanju wrote on social media: “Obi must be on the ballot in 2027; I want to check something. It’s Obi or nothing in 2027. He must not get the easy way out by becoming Atiku’s deputy. He can do it all by himself with his obidient mob. Go Ekuke FC, go.”
His post quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions.
Toba Popoola commented: “The same way you said you would trek from Abuja to Kano if he got one million votes in 2023.”
Godswill Chigozie wrote: “If them born Deji well make him mention Peter Obi to his post again. The fear of court cases is the beginning of your learning… Mumu charge and bail lawyer.”
Osamudia said: “A free and fair election devoid of rigging, I can bet my life, Obi will win before 2pm.”
Paul Store added: “Social media lawyer, show me another lawyer making noise like this temu lawyer.”
Timothy Aja noted: “I’m getting confused if this is Reno Mockery’s page or not… Deji looking for appointment from Tinubu.”
Dojumu said: “Even Sowore your friend will shake his head for you… A lawyer talking like this?”
