Nigerian singer and songwriter Simisola Kosoko, popularly often called Simi, has revealed that non-public well being points and being pregnant delayed the discharge of her track ‘The place You Dey’ that includes Chike.
The observe, initially teased final yr, couldn’t meet its supposed launch schedule because of the singer’s bodily situation on the time.
Well being struggles impacted music production
In an announcement shared on her X (previously Twitter) web page on Friday, Simi stated she battled illness, fatigue, and nausea through the recording course of, which affected each completion and promotion.
“I actually, actually, actually wished to drop this track final yr… I used to be sick and weak and nauseous and drained and my physique simply wouldn’t do what I wished it to,” she defined, recalling the issue even in filming the snippet video.
Collaboration and self-production challenges
Simi praised Chike for his professionalism, noting he promptly joined her within the studio upon getting back from a visit, unaware of her situation.
She additionally disclosed that she personally blended and mastered the track regardless of disliking the mastering course of.
“Watching this video again now, I can’t even perceive the place the vitality got here from… Even so, I made a decision to grasp it myself. I hate mastering, so I don’t know what I pondering,” she stated.
The singer added that the discharge serves as a response to long-standing claims that she deserted her music profession for marriage.
She urged followers to understand the hassle and resilience that went into the observe, regardless of her private challenges.
Watch the video under…
I actually, actually, actually wished to drop this track final yr. After I first put out the snippet, I used to be so excited – nevertheless it was laborious to complete it on time as a result of every part was a blur. I used to be sick and weak and nauseous and drained and my physique simply would not do what I wished it to. Even… pic.twitter.com/948M9XChpX
— Simi (@SympLySimi) January 23, 2026