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Summary
Simi celebrates Women’s History Month with the release of “Woman to Woman,” an empowering anthem of self-love and confidence, encouraging women to embrace their worth and stand tall against societal limitations
As Women’s History Month bids farewell, Nigerian singer Simi joins the celebration by releasing her empowering music video for “Woman to Woman.” The song is an anthem of self-love, confidence, and resilience, encouraging women to embrace their worth and reject societal limitations.
Simi praises women as “one in a billion,” “queens,” and “visions,” urging them to stand tall and own their power. The song’s recurring theme of self-affirmation shines through lyrics like:
“I’m looking at that girl in that girl in the mirror, and here’s what she said to me: Woman to woman, you’re one in a billion.”
The music video, released alongside Women’s History Month, features a diverse cast of women dancing to the song’s breezy rhythm. Simi, elegantly dressed, performs against a backdrop of joy and self-expression.
Unlike her newly released “Woman to Woman,” which takes a celebratory approach, Simi’s 2021 song “Woman” directly challenges patriarchal norms and societal expectations placed on women. Sampling Fela Kuti, the track boldly critiques the ways women are treated as second-class citizens, questioning the deeply ingrained misogyny in Nigerian and African societies. One striking lyric highlights this critique:
“Na so so submission, shey we get assignment?”
With this line, Simi calls out the expectation that women must always submit, asking whether this is a duty imposed on them or simply an outdated societal construct. Through “Woman,” she sparks conversations about gender inequality, pushing for a shift in how women are valued and treated.
“Woman to Woman” appears on Simi’s latest album, Lost & Found, reinforcing her ongoing advocacy for women’s empowerment. The song delivers a heartfelt reminder that every woman is a queen deserving of recognition and respect.
