Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has achieved a major milestone with her hit single ‘Duduke’, earning her first-ever foreign music certification.
The song was recently certified Gold in New Zealand, having sold 15,000 units, marking Simi’s first international accolade.
Released in 2022, ‘Duduke’ captures the rhythmic beat of Simi’s heart for her unborn child and was accompanied by a music video where she proudly flaunted her baby bump. The track also inspired the viral ‘Duduke Challenge’, where fans were invited to create their own renditions and interpretations of the song.
In an interview, Simi shared that some fans have affectionately nicknamed her daughter, Adejare, “Duduke” after the song. While she expressed that the nickname is not offensive, Simi prefers her daughter to be called by her given name.
The international recognition of ‘Duduke’ highlights Simi’s growing global influence and the universal appeal of her music.
