NIGERIAN singer, Simi has addressed the controversy surrounding her recent comments on the Zero Conditions podcast, where she stated that she doesn't listen to any music aside from hers and her husband's.
In a statement on X on July 18, 2024, Simi acknowledged that her remarks may have been misunderstood and admitted that she could have approached the conversation more thoughtfully.
"In hindsight, I should have had this conversation more carefully. I didn't because I honestly didn't consider that it could be something that some might consider as cocky. I've never been proud of it. I don't even see how it's something to be proud about," Simi clarified.
She also explained that her comment about not listening to anything was not meant to be taken literally, stating that she is always discovering new music and tweeting about songs she likes.
Simi reflected on the context of the interview, attributing the misunderstanding to the casual nature of the conversation. She expressed her heartbreak over the way the viral video was circulated out of context, saying "I'm just terrible at keeping up with things that most other people know. Not just with music. I don't remember names. I don't know what charts or shows are trending, I'm always singing the wrong song on the wrong beat, so my friends dey always tell me 'You no dey ever know anything.'"
