Simi to parents: Don’t raise your daughters to rely on people for money

BY VICTOR CHIJIOKE

Simi, the award-winning Nigerian singer, has emphasized the importance of financial independence for women.

In a recent video shared on her TikTok page, the songstress urged parents to raise their daughters to be financially self-sufficient, rather than relying on people for money.

“Please do not raise your daughters to think that when they grow up, all they have to do is rely on someone—that they don’t have to take care of themselves,” she said.

“When someone is spoiling you, it shouldn’t be because you cannot spoil yourself.

“As they are spoiling you, you too, you’re spoiling them. Let them know that you’re standing strong. There is security in knowing that you got yourself.

“A woman’s economic power is in protecting herself fending for herself and being able to confidently acknowledge that she is a complete person. You deserve good things; you need to occupy space.”

The 36-year-old singer acknowledged her privileged upbringing and encouraged others to provide opportunities for deserving women.

“I admit that I say this from a place of privilege. I grew up among people who believed in me, pushed me and encouraged me. I had chances that took me from here to here,” she said.

“But there are lots of women that have had to work with less. Less love, less faith, less kindness, less opportunity.

“And that’s where we as a society have to step in, and when you are in a position to give a deserving woman an opportunity, please give it to her.”

Simi urged men to support their partners’ financial growth. “If your female friend, girlfriend, or wife is thriving, don’t be intimidated by it. Support is sexy,” she said.

The singer, whose full name is Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, broke into the limelight in 2014 with the single ‘Tiff’.

Since then, she has released a plethora of hits including ‘Joromi’, ‘Soldier’, and ‘Smile For Me’.

Simi is married to Adekunle Gold, who also happens to be a singer. The union is blessed with a child.