Sadiq Lawal
Afrobeats sensation Simisola Kosoko, better known by her stage name Simi, has responded to the viral discourse surrounding her past social media activity, denying any malicious intent behind her years-old tweets.
The controversy arose after the vocalist participated in ongoing discussions about sexual violence, particularly referencing the recent TikTok case involving Mirabel that sparked nationwide conversations on consent.
In her passionate stance against sexual assault, the musician asserted that perpetrators should face severe consequences, including castration, noting that nearly every woman in her circle has experienced some form of violation. This bold declaration ignited fierce debates across social platforms.
Following days of online scrutiny, the award-winning artist took to her verified account on Sunday to clarify the context of decade-old posts that had resurfaced.
“While I’ve been away from Twitter today, someone highlighted certain tweets from my past that warrant an explanation,” she began her thread.
The singer emphasized that these posts originated from 2012 – an era where she maintained a considerably smaller digital footprint while juggling music dreams and assisting at her mother’s childcare facility.
“Back then, I balanced my musical aspirations with helping at my mom’s daycare center. Like many young adults at the time, I frequently shared lighthearted moments from daily life,” she explained.
Simi maintained that the questionable tweets merely reflected innocent interactions with children under her temporary care, not predatory behavior.
“Children exhibit amusing behaviors naturally. When something funny occurred, I shared it. Their adorable moments inspired affectionate posts – never anything inappropriate.”
She firmly rejected attempts to weaponize her past social media activity against her current advocacy.
“I won’t permit selective interpretation of old posts to distort my character or undermine important conversations,” she asserted.
The mother of one acknowledged her team’s decision to remove certain tweets considering potential misinterpretations that might distress her loved ones.
“Although hesitant, I allowed some tweets to be deleted given how these out-of-context excerpts could affect my family.”
The renewed examination of her digital history coincided with her recent vocal opposition to gender-based violence, prompting critics to circulate isolated tweets from 2012-2013.
Among the highlighted posts was a curious 2013 query: “Has anyone ever experimented with breast milk in baking?”
Other spotlighted tweets included: “Four-year-old David keeps snuggling close like he wants to kiss me – maybe I should humor him?”
“The daycare kids get endless kisses because they’re absolutely precious.”
“Why is this little boy attempting to slip his hand under my dress? Little rascal!”
The songwriter insisted these were harmless reflections of her childcare experiences, completely devoid of improper undertones.
“I’ve never entertained inappropriate thoughts, let alone acted on them,” she affirmed.
She reinforced her commitment to combating sexual violence, stating her recent remarks aligned with long-standing principles.
“My activism against assault predates my fame. This isn’t performative – it’s core to my identity.
“I make no claims of perfection. But my message remains unchanged: women deserve safety from violation,” she concluded.
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.
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…
— Simi (@SympLySimi) February 22, 2026
The unfolding situation continues to polarize netizens, with discussions evolving around context, growth, and accountability in the digital age.
