Simi Opens Up on Health Issues That Delayed Chike Collaboration

According to the source article, Nigerian singer and songwriter Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has revealed that health and personal challenges were responsible for the delayed release of her song “Where You Dey” featuring fellow artist Chike.

In a message shared on her X (formerly Twitter) page on Friday, Simi said she had intended to release the song last year after posting a preview that attracted strong interest from fans. However, she explained that the period was marked by serious physical difficulties that affected her ability to move forward with the project.

The singer disclosed that she experienced persistent illness, weakness, nausea and fatigue, stating that her body was unable to keep up with the demands of work at the time. She noted that she was unwell even during the recording of the snippet video but pushed herself to complete it.

Simi also spoke positively about working with Chike, saying she had admired his voice and professionalism for a long time and believed he was the right collaborator for the song. She added that although Chike was initially out of town, he went straight to her studio upon his return, unaware that she was pregnant and struggling physically.

Reflecting on the studio sessions, Simi said she was surprised by the level of energy she displayed in the recorded footage despite her condition. She also revealed that she personally handled the mixing and mastering of the song, despite her dislike for mastering, due to the circumstances surrounding the project.

The artist expressed regret over missing the planned release date, particularly as fans had already connected with the song and were expecting its official launch. She explained that her health challenges left her without the strength to promote the record or fully remember parts of the content creation process.

Simi further addressed public speculation about her career, stating that the release of the song also responds to claims that she stepped away from music after marriage.

Source: Daily Post (via The Ghana Report)