A social media user has issued a public apology after facing massive backlash for posting deeply offensive remarks about popular singer Simi and her five-year-old daughter, Deja. The incident, which occurred on the platform X, has ignited a fierce debate about online harassment and the need for accountability under Nigeria's Cybercrimes Act.
Disturbing Tweet Sparks Nationwide Outrage
On December 20, 2025, an X user with the handle @boutmoney112 posted a tweet that left many Nigerians in shock and anger. The post made insensitive speculations about Simi's age, falsely claiming the 37-year-old songstress was at "menopause age." It then posed a horrific hypothetical question about what would happen if her only child, Adejare Kosoko (Deja), were to die.
The tweet, which included photos of Simi and her daughter, read: "Simi is at her menopause age and she has just one child what if her child die??" Simi, known for hits like "Joromi," has been married to fellow music star Adekunle Gold since 2019. The couple welcomed their daughter, Deja, in 2020, and they are widely adored by fans.
The post was immediately condemned across social media. Netizens described it as vile, disgusting, and a clear case of cyberbullying. Many called for the authorities to invoke the Cybercrimes Act, which prohibits online harassment and defamation, to prosecute the offender.
A Controversial Apology and Public Backlash
Facing intense pressure, the user @boutmoney112 made a sudden U-turn on December 21, 2025. He posted a public apology, directly tagging Simi (@SympLySimi) and Adekunle Gold (@adekunleGOLD). In his statement, he admitted to being "a very big fool" for making the original post and pleaded for forgiveness.
He wrote: "I want to sincerely apologize for making this tweet, i am a very big fool tweeting something like this. @adekunleGOLD and @SympLySimi, I'm truly sorry. I will never make this tweet again. I hope you find it in your hearts to forgive me. Thank you and God bless you, dad and mom."
However, the apology was widely criticized as insincere. Critics pointed out that the original offensive tweet remained live on his profile, suggesting a lack of genuine remorse. This refusal to delete the post further fueled public anger.
Nigerians Demand Legal Action and Justice
The reaction from Nigerians online has been one of unified condemnation. Many are insisting that the matter should not end with an online apology and are demanding concrete legal consequences.
User @legazyflame expressed shock, commenting: "I shouted, Ha!!!! Jesus. Una no dey think???" Another user, @izkingdc1, connected the incident to broader internet regulation debates: "To be honest when the government brings up a policy to regulate the internet we always fight it but most time it is because of people like this..."
Others were more direct in their call for justice. User @CHUNLI__LI pleaded with the couple: "Please in the name of God don't show mercy... send him to 20yrs in prison... use this imbecile as ur giveaway for this year, give am serious hard labour." User @UncleDike1 highlighted the apology's flaw, stating: "Ewu after you don post am finish. Delete it if you're truly sorry, this your fake apology no mean anything if the post is still there."
As of December 22, 2025, neither Simi nor Adekunle Gold has made a public statement regarding the incident. The online community continues to monitor the situation, with many urging the celebrities to pursue legal action to set a precedent against such malicious cyber harassment.
