Nigerian music star Simisola Kosoko, better known as Simi, has hit a major career milestone as her chart-topping single ‘Duduke’ earns a Gold certification in New Zealand for surpassing 15,000 unit sales — her first-ever international recognition.
Originally released in 2022, ‘Duduke’ became an instant anthem of love and motherhood, symbolizing Simi’s heartbeat for her unborn child. The accompanying music video, which showed her proudly showcasing her baby bump, deeply resonated with fans across the world.
The song’s popularity also sparked the viral ‘Duduke Challenge,’ where fans recreated and shared their own versions of the heartfelt tune.
Speaking about the song’s personal connection, Simi revealed that some fans now refer to her daughter Adejare as “Duduke,” since she inspired the emotional hit.
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“Referring to my daughter as ‘Duduke’ isn’t offensive, but I prefer they call her by her name,” she said.
Prompt News reports Simi’s latest achievement marks an important step in her growing international recognition, reaffirming ‘Duduke’ as one of the most emotionally impactful songs to come out of Nigeria’s music scene.
