Mmaduabuchi OkoyeSimi faces backlash: X users expose singer’s old anti-Igbo tweets
X users sparked a fresh controversy on February 24, 2026, by unearthing several old tweets from Nigerian singer Simi. The posts from 2014 contain disparaging remarks about Igbo men and their lifestyle. This discovery follows a recent trend of digging up the star’s problematic social media history.
Image Credit: Simi (Simisola Bolatito Kosoko)The internet never forgets. On February 24, 2026, Nigerians on X dug up old posts by Simisola Kosoko, known professionally as Simi. The star now faces heavy criticism for comments made over a decade ago.
These screenshots suggest a history of tribalistic remarks. This discovery comes just days after the singer denied claims of perversion regarding old daycare posts from 2012.
The 2014 tweets revealed
In one post from May 2014, Simi mocked Nigerian men seeking foreign partners. She questioned their priorities while referencing their ethnic background and accents. Fans now claim the post is offensive.
”All these oyinbo girls you keep trying to impress are actually crazy about boys with konk igbo accent. What are ur priorities?” she wrote.
Another post targeted former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel. The singer shared her thoughts on his style and his Russian girlfriend in a repost.
”Igbo boys just don’t have swag. ‘@Footballnaija_: #NGA midfielder John Obi Mikel with his Russian model girlfriend'” she wrote.
Stereotypes and football commentary
The unearthing continued with a football-related tweet from October 2014. Simi used ethnic stereotypes to describe the physical playing style of Chelsea players. This specific tweet has sparked the most anger online.
”I tire ‘@Cyrus_ThaVirus: That Matic came to fight agidigbo! 😰 “@SymplySimi: Chelsea players with igbo boy behaviour. Is this wrestling?”‘” she wrote.
Critics argue these posts show a deep-seated bias. This situation mirrors how other celebrities, including when Saga discussed his career shift from engineering, face intense public scrutiny over their personal histories.
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