That young woman with such uncanny creative talent and versatility is no other than Simisola Ogunleye, a.k.a Simi. Simi, a mass communications graduate, is no stranger to the Nigerian music industry. She wrote her very first tune at the age of 10 and started out singing and dancing in her early teens as a member of the teenage church choir. Eventually, she went on to launch her debut album in 2008, which was produced by Samklef. The album spawned hits such as Ara Ile, Ogaju, Iya Temi, to name a few.
In 2011, she met the talented producer/songwriter (Oscar Heman-Ackah) and they both connected musically. However, it wasn't until 2013 that she officially signed a production contract with Oscar Music Production, after which they both nurtured and created a fresh and genius direction to her sound, style and music in its entirety. Via this platform, she eventually got signed to X3M Music, the Lagos-based record label which is home to Nigerian R&B sensation Praiz.
Simi’s genre of music is Afro-pop, although she also dabbles in pop and soul. Her two singles, 'Tiff' & 'E No Go Funny" dropped on June 9th 2014.
Duduke
Simi Lyrics
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I can not wait to see you
You are the treasure I've been waiting for
Do you know do you know
How much I really need you
I dey pray for the day when I can finally kiss you
You know say everyday I dey pray for you oh
In my heart oh there is a permanent place for you
That's why my heart e dey beat like duduke du du ke
Cos na you I choose oh ayanfe mi a yan fe
I sing for you and I be like duduke du du ke
Baby na you I go pick oh ayanfe mi a yan fe
Gbo temi oh see I may not give the world to you
But I'll give you what I have oh
Oh baby oh you are my angeli oh
Ko duro o le Ife mi o
Shebi you know say everyday I dey pray for you oh
In my heart oh there is a permanent place for you
That's why my heart e dey beat like duduke du du ke
Cos na you I choose oh ayanfe mi a yan fe
I sing for you and I be like duduke du du ke
Baby na you I go pick oh ayanfe mi a yan fe
Only for you e dey beat like duduke du du ke
I sing for you my baby oh ayanfe mi a yan fe
Duduke duduke oh duduke du du ke mo feran e oh
Ayanfe mi olufe mi ayanfe mi a yan fe
Baby see me now
The song "Duduke" by Simi is a love song that expresses the excitement and anticipation of a pregnant woman who is eagerly awaiting the arrival of her unborn child. The lyrics reflect the love and devotion she has for her child even before its arrival. The first verse of the song says “First let me say to you, I can not wait to see you. You are the treasure I’ve been waiting for. Do you know, do you know, how much I really need you? I dey pray for the day when I can finally kiss you.”
The chorus of the song emphasizes the love that the woman has for her unborn child. In the chorus, the woman says that her heart beats like a “duduke” (a West African drum) because she has chosen her child as her treasure. She sings, “That’s why my heart e dey beat like duduke du du ke, cos na you I choose oh, ayanfe mi a yan fe. I sing for you and I be like duduke du du ke, baby na you I go pick oh, ayanfe mi a yan fe”.
The song continues with the woman expressing her love for her child and promising to always be there for him or her. The song ends with Simi singing, “Duduke duduke oh duduke du du ke, mo feran e oh, ayanfe mi olufe mi ayanfe mi a yan fe” which means “My heart beats for you, my love, I choose you, my love, to the end”.
Overall, the song expresses the love, anticipation and joy that comes with motherhood. The lyrics are heartfelt and emotional, as Simi beautifully captures the feelings of a mother waiting for her child.
Line by Line Meaning
First let me say to you
I want to express my thoughts to you in the best way possible
I can not wait to see you
I eagerly anticipate the moment when I'll be able to see you
You are the treasure I've been waiting for
You are the most valuable and cherished thing that I have been longing for
Do you know do you know
I want to emphasize that you understand what I am about to say
How much I really need you
I want to express the extent of my need for you
I dey pray for the day when I can finally kiss you
I am always praying for the day that I will have the opportunity to kiss you
You know say everyday I dey pray for you oh
I want to reiterate that I pray for you every single day
In my heart oh there is a permanent place for you
I want you to know that a special place in my heart is reserved for you
That's why my heart e dey beat like duduke du du ke
This is the reason my heart is beating in a particular rhythm like 'duduke du du ke'
Cos na you I choose oh ayanfe mi a yan fe
Because you are the one that I chose, my beloved
I sing for you and I be like duduke du du ke
I sing for you with a beat like 'duduke du du ke'
Baby na you I go pick oh ayanfe mi a yan fe
Baby, you are the one I will choose, my beloved
Gbo temi oh see I may not give the world to you
Listen to me, I may not be able to give you everything in the world
But I'll give you what I have oh
But I promise to give you what I am able to
Oh baby oh you are my angeli oh
Oh baby, you are my angel
Ko duro o le Ife mi o
Don't worry, my love, you can always count on me
Shebi you know say everyday I dey pray for you oh
You already know that I pray for you every single day
In my heart oh there is a permanent place for you
Just in case you forgot, there is a special place reserved for you in my heart
That's why my heart e dey beat like duduke du du ke
This is why my heart is beating to the rhythm of 'duduke du du ke'
Cos na you I choose oh ayanfe mi a yan fe
Because you are the one that I chose, my beloved
I sing for you and I be like duduke du du ke
I sing for you with a beat like 'duduke du du ke'
Baby na you I go pick oh ayanfe mi a yan fe
Baby, you are the one I will choose, my beloved
Only for you e dey beat like duduke du du ke
My heart only beats to the rhythm of 'duduke du du ke' for you
I sing for you my baby oh ayanfe mi a yan fe
I sing for you, my baby, my beloved
Duduke duduke oh duduke du du ke mo feran e oh
'Duduke du du ke', I love you so much
Ayanfe mi olufe mi ayanfe mi a yan fe
My beloved, my love, you are the one I choose
Baby see me now
Baby, look at me now
Lyrics © VUGA MUSIC INC
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@aaisosa92
Everyone wishing Simi safe delivery should hit the like button
@halimahomobolanle5860
I keep listening to this music
@favouroluwaseun2744
Agbons Aisosa amen 🙏🙏
@yvonnee.2777
I am wishing her a safe delivery, but I won't be clicking your "like" button🤷🏽♀️
@serah_was_here
We do, and I love that show, Alexa!!!
@aaisosa92
@@yvonnee.2777 Does it look like I care. IT IS YOUR BUSINESS . Abeg shift
@marygichohi9415
For us who are still patient with God to give us a child may God remember us .......😌
@benjaminfernandes5936
May our merciful God hear your prayers in Jesus name i pray Amen
@masuidisika7147
Ameen
@ngoziadeleye4254
Amen and Amen