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Simi shares why she’s uncomfortable with fans calling her daughter ‘Duduke’
Nigerian singer and songwriter Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, is setting the record straight about a nickname fans have lovingly attached to her daughter, Deja.
In a recent interview, the award-winning artist opened up about her discomfort with fans calling her daughter “Duduke” a reference to her 2020 hit single released during her pregnancy.
While Simi acknowledged that the nickname stems from a place of love and admiration, she admitted it doesn’t sit well with her. “People call her ‘Duduke’ because of the song, and I know it comes from a good place, so I don’t overreact,” she shared. “But personally, I don’t like it because my daughter has a name.”
Simi emphasized the importance of honoring Deja’s identity, explaining that while Duduke holds emotional value as a song, it was never meant to become a personal label for her child.
She also clarified that “Duduke” simply refers to the gentle rhythm of a heartbeat or drumbeat — a symbolic sound used in the song to express the joy of motherhood, not a nickname.
Released at the height of her pregnancy, Duduke quickly became a beloved anthem for expectant mothers and fans alike. But for Simi, Deja deserves to grow into her own name — not one borrowed from a melody.
