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Simi opens up about lack of close friendships in the Nigerian entertainment industry
Nigerian singer Simi reveals in a recent interview with VJ Adams that her introverted personality makes it challenging to form close friendships within the entertainment industry
Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter Simi has recently shared insights into her social life within the entertainment industry, revealing that she doesn’t have close friendships with many of her colleagues.
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In a candid interview with media personality VJ Adams, Simi explained that her introverted nature often clashes with the demands of the spotlight.
Simi clarified that while she has acquaintances and “guys” in the industry, these relationships aren’t deep friendships formed solely due to their shared profession.
“I’m really bad at that and I always say that I think I have the wrong personality for the industry I have the passion for. I’m only doing music because I like music,” Simi told VJ Adams.
“My friends in the industry they’re my guys. They’re not friends because they are in the industry,” she explained to VJ Adams.
The talented vocalist further elaborated on her passion for music, contrasting it with her discomfort in the often-extroverted social dynamics that characterize the entertainment world.
“I’m really bad at that and I always say that I think I have the wrong personality for the industry I have the passion for. I’m only doing music because I like music and there are many things that I like and know how to do but I feel like my personality is not compatible.”
Simi admitted that networking and engaging in the typical social interactions of the industry don’t come naturally to her. “I’m really not good at networking and I don’t know how to engage like that.
The rapport I even have with you I don’t have with many people in the media. These things don’t come to me naturally so I have to be extra at it,” she told VJ Adams, highlighting the effort it takes for her to connect with people, even within the media.
Simi’s honest revelation offers a glimpse into the personal challenges some artists face in navigating the social landscape of the entertainment industry, where maintaining a public persona often requires a different set of skills than those needed for artistic creation.
Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.
The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.
“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.
The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.
Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.
His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.
Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.
However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.
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