Simi Opens Up About Struggles With Imposter Syndrome

Nigerian singer, Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has candidly shared her battles with imposter syndrome. The talented artist, known for her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics, took to her X page on Tuesday to open up about her internal struggles and the journey of self-discovery that led to her upcoming album, “Lost and Found.”

Simi, a mother of one, revealed that she had always prided herself on a deep, unwavering self-awareness. However, in recent years, she faced the unsettling experience of losing touch with her true self. This period of introspection and uncertainty prompted her to feel like a stranger in her skin.

“For most of my life, I have enjoyed the privilege of knowing myself deeply, unwaveringly, truly,” Simi wrote. “In more recent years, I have also endured the discomfort of losing myself. Sometimes, to make room for something else that I needed to be, and other times, because I could not, for the life of me, find my way. I felt like a stranger to myself. This version of me has been the hardest one to look at in the mirror.”

Despite these challenges, Simi found solace and a sense of rediscovery through her music. Creating her new album, “Lost and Found,” became a cathartic process that helped her reclaim the parts of herself she feared were lost forever. She expressed that the album symbolizes a journey of finding and embracing her true self once again.

“Making this album is a symbol of finding parts of myself again that I hoped I hadn’t lost permanently,” Simi shared. “I don’t believe that we ever stop finding ourselves. If you’re willing to look, there’s always more. This is a tribute to the things we continue to find and rediscover.”