DETAILED:How Nigerian Singer Simi Entered Controversy Over Her Tweets
How Nigerian Singer Simi Entered Controversy Over Her Tweets
Paul Adebanjo -Reporter
The Simi controversy serves as a cautionary tale for all emerging and established artists. In today’s digital age, social media is no longer a place to post “harmless” content or take what some call a carefree cruise. Every post, joke, or casual observation can resurface years later, sometimes with serious consequences. For artists building their brand and legacy, the episode underscores the importance of thinking carefully before posting, knowing that the internet remembers everything.
Popular Nigerian singer Simi has found herself at the centre of a national controversy after old tweets resurfaced online, drawing public backlash, official scrutiny, and debate over digital accountability and child safeguarding.
The controversy began earlier this month when Simi publicly condemned rape following outrage over the alleged rape of a young girl widely referred to online as Mirabel. On social media, Simi wrote in capital letters: “STOP RAPING WOMEN!!! They need to be castrated and burned.” The post quickly went viral and was widely reported by reputable news outlets While many applauded her stance, others began digging into her social media history, prompting the resurfacing of tweets from 2012 and 2013.
Screenshots of the old posts circulated rapidly. According to one of the tweets gathered by Eagles Sight News, it read: “Sometimes I just kiss the little kids at the crèche. They are so cute. Don’t tell anyone, my mama will scold me.”Another post referenced hugging children at her mother’s daycare.
Though these tweets were written when Simi was in her early twenties assisting her mother, netizens interpreted them as inappropriate, sparking heated discussions across platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and blogs.
Facing mounting pressure, Simi broke her silence on social media. She clarified that the tweets were casual, innocent observations from over a decade ago and not intended to imply harm or misconduct. She wrote: “I have never been depraved in my life. These posts were from a different time, when I was 23 and living with my family. I will never condone abuse.” Her statement was reported by [Punch Newspapers](https://punchng.com/simi-addresses-resurfaced-tweets-after-rape-advocacy/).
SIMI’S HUSBAND ADEKUNLE REACTS
Her husband, musician Adekunle Gold, also responded to the controversy, condemning the public backlash. He said: “The context of her old posts is being twisted. Simi has always stood firmly against sexual abuse and protecting children. People should focus on the current issue, not misinterpret what was said over ten years ago.”
According to a recent update following this matter gathered by our outlet ,the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) confirmed that it had referred the matter to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police for preliminary investigation, noting that the resurfaced tweets referenced a daycare environment, which required careful examination for safeguarding implications,
At the federal level, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) announced that it had launched investigations into any credible claims connected to the daycare, as reported by some online news outlets.
Authorities emphasised that investigations remain preliminary and that formal legal action would depend on verifiable evidence and witness statements rather than online speculation.
The controversy has sparked broader discussions about digital footprints, social media accountability, and how past online content should be judged against current standards. While some Nigerians argue that people grow and evolve over time, others insist that child protection concerns must be thoroughly examined, regardless of when the posts were made.
The Simi controversy serves as a cautionary tale for all emerging and established artists. In today’s digital age, social media is no longer a place to post “harmless” content or take what some call a carefree cruise. Every post, joke, or casual observation can resurface years later, sometimes with serious consequences. For artists building their brand and legacy, the episode underscores the importance of thinking carefully before posting, knowing that the internet remembers everything.
As of February 28, 2026, Simi has publicly defended herself, Adekunle Gold has spoken in support of her, authorities have initiated investigations, and the matter remains under review as public debate continues online and offline.