Afrobeats superstar Simi has revealed the health challenges she faced while creating her latest single, ‘Where You Dey,’ featuring Chike.
In a post shared on her X account, Simi explained that she had originally planned to release the song last year but was unable to do so due to her health. Despite her excitement about the project, the process proved physically demanding and emotionally draining.
“I really, really, really wanted to drop this song last year. When I first put out the snippet, I was so excited, but it was hard to finish it on time because everything was a blur,” Simi wrote.
According to the singer, she battled sickness, fatigue, and nausea while pushing through the creative process, including during the recording of the snippet video.
“I was sick and weak and nauseous and tired, and my body just wouldn’t do what I wanted it to. Even in the snippet video, I wasn’t feeling great. I was just trying my best,” she added.
Simi also praised Chike for his professionalism and dedication to the project, noting that his contribution exceeded her expectations.
“I adore Chike’s voice and I knew it was him that had to be on the song with me. When I asked him to give me a verse, he was so ready to go. As soon as he came back into town, he came over to my studio the next day. I’ve got a lot of respect for him,” she said.
She revealed that Chike was unaware of her condition at the time, and watching the studio video later made her surprised at how she found the strength to complete the recording.
Beyond recording, Simi said she struggled with the technical aspects of the song, particularly mixing and mastering, eventually deciding to master the track herself despite disliking the process.
“When the song was done, I struggled to mix it. Even so, I decided to master it myself. I hate mastering, so I don’t know what I was thinking,” she wrote.
Simi admitted she was disappointed about missing her planned release timeline and not being able to promote the song as much as she wanted.
“Everyone had fallen in love with the song and was asking me to put it out. I didn’t have the energy to make content. Given how much I love this song, I’m a little bummed I couldn’t give it the energy it deserves,” she said.
Despite the challenges, Simi urged fans to embrace the song with understanding, noting that it was created with love and resilience.
“It was made with a lot of love and resilience,” she concluded.
The song, featuring the soulful vocals of Chike, is now available to fans who have eagerly awaited its release, and Simi’s transparency about her struggles has drawn admiration from supporters across social media.
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