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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calls out the expectation that women must always submit, asking whether this is a duty imposed on them or simply an outdated societal construct.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.
