simi (2018)
Archive · 2018
Simi · 2018
Simi’s 2018 headline show at O₂ Academy Islington marked a defining moment for contemporary African pop.
Her intimate vocals, live band arrangements, and signature storytelling drew a packed-out London crowd,
proving her star power far beyond Nigeria.
The sold-out night showed the global reach of alternative and soul-driven Afropop at a time when the scene
was still heavily dominated by male acts. For SMADE, it was another landmark in platforming diverse,
genre-pushing African artists and strengthening the foundation of Afrobeats-era touring in the UK.
