When Simi released her self-titled debut album, Simisola, a lot of Nigerians were overcome with joy and excitement about the amazing blend of her sensational voice and the deep lyrics. Well, fans are in for a threat as she has released her second album.
The singer who made the announcement on her social media page on her birthday, April 19, revealed the album titled Omo Charlie Champagne, is dedicated to her late father, Charlie Oladele Ogunleye.
The singer went on to express how blessed she feels to have come this far.
“To have amazing people like you supporting me everyday is absolute Magic! I love you.
“#OmoCharlieChampgne is OUT NOW!!!! Yessss! I’m thankful to all the amazing people that made this possible –
“If it’s 12am in your area, go on all the platforms and listen to #OmoCharlieChampagne Vol. 1,” simi said.
The album release also marked the singer’s birthday, her first since she got married to fellow singer, Adekunle Gold who sent out birthday wishes through his Instagram page @Adekunlegold.
He wrote, “First birthday as Mrs Kosoko. Older by a year but sexier than ever. Happy birthday Omo Charlie Champagne. Love you forever.”
Following the album’s release, fans took to Twitter to praise Simi’s prowess, causing the album to become the second most trending topic on Nigerian Twitter at the time of this report.
@Abbyfamous wrote, “So, I waited for this. Simi is never a disappointment! She’s just as ever amazing and beautiful in everything, her lyrics, voice and heart. She’s such beauty.
“I have listened to this album on Boom, and it continues all day. I Stan your Queenship! Happy Birthday Sweet!”
“It made me cry,laugh,think,chill. Simi is not only intelligent and talented , she’s GOLD.”
@Drews_daughter said, “This album is food for the soul. The Simi army has been fed. Thank you queen @SympLySimi Many more years.”
@Beulahonoh tweeted, “My fav track in @SympLySimi ‘s omo Charlie champagne album I guess is ‘Mind your Bizness’ ft Falz, has been on my repeat.
“It has an important message for all them Amebo. Happy birthday Simi! May God bless you. Keep making awesome Music.”
‘Omo Charlie Champagne’ swiftly follows her acclaimed 2017 eponymous album ‘Simisola’ which went on to win ‘Album of the Year’ at the Headies and contained a bunch of fantastic singles, including ‘Joromi’ and ‘Lovin.”
The 13-track album has the likes of Patoranking, Falz, Maleek Berry and her singer hubby, Adekunle Gold featured. One of her songs was even produced by top music producer, Legendary Beatz.
The first song on the album titled Charlie, is dedicated to her late father. In the song she talks about how she felt after his passing and moving on without him.
The fourth song By You in which she features her hubby, Adekunle Gold, is definitely going to be a fan favourite because, who doesn’t love the adorable bond they share?! The love and chemistry can be felt in the love song.
Another interesting song on the album is seventh song, The Artist, in which she talks about the pressures celebrities face living in the limelight.
The ninth song on the album, Mind Your Business, is another one fans will most definitely enjoy. It focuses on nosy people who peddle gossips all around, failing to mind their own business. Falz who is featured on the song finally gets the chance to address the people who taunted him when Simi got married to Adekunle Gold.