Y’all don’t realise how talented Simi is - Boy Spyce

By Taiwo Okanlawon

Nigerian singer Ugbekile David Osemeke, popularly known as Boy Spyce, has said those criticising his female colleague, Simi, do not realise how talented she is.

Simi has been under fire with some fans calling for her to change her voice, saying her sound was monotonous.

The singer had shared a clip of her singing one of her new songs via X platform and a fan quoted the post, asking her to “switch up” her sound.

The fan with the handle @Zeebaby_X wrote, “Girlll switch it up a bit… change your sound.

“Your hubby changes his sound and it’s amazing to see. Do the same you’re too good to be doing basic shit.”

Other fans also took the comment section, concording with her.

Angered by the conversation sparked by her comment, Simi wrote, “Lol you people see I’m minding my business yea? Alright alright Zeebaby, talk to me. Tell me the last say… 10 songs I’ve put out and let’s dissect. Which ones sound the same? Then tell me how your faves are doing it different/better than me. Or perhaps u want me to change my genre? Or I should use more lamba? Or is it my voice? It’s too soft or sweet or sharp for you? I should swallow balloon for diversity? We’re not fighting. I honestly want your feedback. Direct me. Help me Zeebaby.”

In another thread, the singer urged those who do not like her songs to go listen to other musicians.

Seemingly reacting to the backlash, Boy Spyce said he was being inspired by Simi in writing a song he is working on, stressing that critics do not know the extent of her talent.

On his X handle, the Mavin Records artist wrote: “Writing a ballad song rn in my car and jamming Simi’s Simisola album for inspo … Omo y’all don’t realize how talented that woman is!”