Nigerian singer Simi has reacted after an old tweet from 2012 resurfaced online, sparking intense debate across social media platforms.
The post, originally shared on March 14, 2012, referenced a four-year-old boy named David, who she described as having a crush on her.
Resurfaced Tweet Triggers Mixed Reactions
In the now-deleted tweet, the singer humorously recounted how the child kept coming close to her, acting as though he wanted to kiss her, and resting his head on her lap. She ended the post by playfully asking if she should “give him a chance,” noting his age.
The tweet read, “David has a crush on me. He kips comn close; actin lik he wana lock lips n den he puts his head on my lap. Shd I giv him a chance? P.S: Hes 4.”
Following its resurfacing, some social media users criticized the singer, accusing her of inappropriate remarks about a minor, while others even called for further scrutiny.
Simi Responds With Detailed Explanation
In response, Simi shared a lengthy statement on her X page late Sunday, explaining the context behind the old tweet. She said she was 23 years old at the time and living at her mother’s daycare center while pursuing her music career. According to her, she frequently posted about everyday experiences, including humorous moments involving children.
She firmly denied any inappropriate intent, stressing that her comments were lighthearted and not rooted in perversion.
“I haven’t been on Twitter today, but someone brought a few of my old tweets to my attention, and I can’t not address it,” she wrote.
“14 years ago, I was 23, so I was definitely not a child. I’m not here to make excuses because I don’t have anything to make excuses for. What I can’t let anyone do is twist my story to fit false narratives.
“In 2012, I lived and helped out at my mom’s daycare while I was hustling my music. I tweeted everything that happened in my life, as we all did at the time. Kids can be mischievous.
“If a child did something I found funny, I tweeted about it. Kids are cute and lovable. I want to hug, kiss and cuddle them. I tweet about it. Nothing I tweeted was from perversion.
“I was not famous, so maybe if I was, I would have understood that anything is open to whatever interpretation including being used falsely by a faceless mob. I’ve never been depraved in my life.
“You can retweet all the tweets in the world about me loudly crushing on people I admire/d. Or being a cheeky young woman. I wasn’t trying to hide it, because I don’t have anything to hide.
“My team has been deleting some of my tweets because of how sensitive it is for my family. To be honest, I did not want to. I have always spoken against rape and sexual assault even before you knew I existed.
“It’s not a costume I’m wearing, it’s who I am. I’ve never claimed to be perfect. I’ve never claimed to know everything. I said stop raping women. I stand by it.”
Old Posts Removed Amid Family Concerns
The singer further disclosed that some of her past tweets are being taken down due to the sensitivity of the issue and its impact on her family, although she initially preferred to leave them up.
Simi maintained that she has consistently advocated against rape and sexual violence and insisted that the resurfaced tweet does not reflect any immoral conduct.
The controversy continues to fuel conversations online, with public opinion divided over the interpretation and intent behind the 2012 post.
