“Don’t teach your Girl Child to rely on someone financially ” – Singer Simi

• Nigerian singer Simi emphasizes the significance of financial independence for women and encourages parents to instill self-sufficiency in their daughters.

• Simi, in a recent TikTok video, urged women to take control of their financial futures.

Nigerian artist Simi has underscored the critical significance of financial independence for women, advocating for parents to nurture daughters who appreciate the importance of self-sufficiency.

In a recent video shared on her official TikTok account, Simi urged women to take charge of their financial destinies.

She said, “Please do not raise your daughters to think that when they grow up, all they have to do is rely on someone that they don’t have to take care of themselves. When someone is spoiling you, it shouldn’t be because you cannot spoil yourself. As they are spoiling you, you too are spoiling them, and let them know that you’re standing strong.”

The artist highlighted the sense of security that accompanies financial independence for women, emphasizing that such independence is essential for their protection.

“There is security in knowing that you have got yourself. A woman’s economic power is in protecting herself fending for herself and being able to confidently acknowledge that she is a complete person. You deserve good things; you need to occupy space,” she continued.

Reflecting on her own advantages, Simi acknowledged her upbringing and the support she was fortunate to receive.

She explained, “I admit that I say this from a place of privilege. I grew up among people who believed in me, pushed me and encouraged me. I had chances that took me from here to here but some women had to work with less.”

“Less love, less faith, less kindness and opportunities, and that’s where we are a society have to step in and when you are in a position to give a deserving woman an opportunity, please give it to her,” she appealed.