8th May, 2024
By Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi
Singer Simi has shed light on the choice behind naming her collaboration with Tiwa Savage ‘Men Are Crazy’, a track that has been highly anticipated by fans.
During an interview on Way Up With Angela Yee, the acclaimed Nigerian artiste addressed the stir caused by the title.
Simi revealed she initially refrained from delving into the reasoning behind the controversial title, opting instead to let the song itself explain its message upon release.
She emphasized her belief that the track would effectively reflect the intended meaning.
“I honestly wasn’t going to go on an explaining spree at the time. I was like when the song comes out they will see what I’m trying to say,” Simi stated.
Acknowledging the online reaction stirred by the title, Simi noted that it unintentionally fueled anticipation for the song’s release, thus contributing to its rollout strategy.
Simi stated Tiwa’s role in softening the song’s message through her lyrics, specifically citing the line “Men are crazy but I still want one in my bed”, which she revealed was initially intended to be more straightforward with just “men are crazy”.
Simi and Tiwa Savage teamed up to release ‘Men are Crazy’ a month ago.
Tiwa Savage announced the collaboration on her Instagram page with the caption: ” Men are actually crazy but still want one in my bed sha. My sis @symplysimi got one crazy record ft ABG this Friday 5/4/24.”
The ‘Duduke’ singer also confirmed the collaboration via a post on her Instagram page.
While sharing photos of the two of them, she said the song will be released on Friday.
“These men are crazy. The rumours are true. Got one with my sis @tiwasavage. Men Are Crazy out this Friday,” she wrote.
Fans and celebrities have expressed their excitement at a collaboration they have anticipated for years.
Simi broke into the limelight with her single ‘Tiff’ in 2014.
She has established herself as a top singer in the Nigerian music industry.
Simi was signed to X3M Music label in 2014 but exited in May 2019 following the expiration of her contract.
In June 2019, she launched her record label called Studio Brat.
Savage, on the other hand, has established herself as one of the prominent faces in the Nigerian music landscape.
Her music has gained positive reception globally and she has also won numerous awards.