- Simi has explained that health issues and pregnancy delayed the release of her song “Where You Dey” featuring Chike.
- She revealed that illness and fatigue affected production and promotion, but insisted the release proves she never abandoned music after marriage.
Nigerian singer and songwriter Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has revealed that health challenges and pregnancy were responsible for the delay in releasing her song “Where You Dey” featuring fellow singer Chike.
The track, which was first teased last year, failed to meet its planned release timeline due to the singer’s physical condition at the time. In a statement shared on her X (formerly Twitter) page on Friday, Simi explained that she struggled with illness, exhaustion, and nausea during the recording period.
According to her, the health issues significantly affected both the completion and promotion of the song, making it difficult to meet deadlines. She recalled that even filming the snippet video required a great deal of effort, as her body was not cooperating.
Simi praised Chike for his professionalism, revealing that he promptly joined her in the studio after returning from a trip, unaware of the condition she was dealing with at the time.
The singer also disclosed that she handled the mixing and mastering of the song herself, despite admitting that mastering is her least favorite part of music production. She said she was surprised by the level of energy she managed to muster during the process.
She added that the release of the song also addresses long-standing claims that she had abandoned her music career after getting married.
