Renowned Nigerian singer, Simi, has taken to social media to advocate for financial independence among women, highlighting its transformative power and the confidence boost it provides.
In a recent video on TikTok, Simi urged parents to raise daughters who value self-sufficiency and are capable of taking control of their financial futures.
Simi emphasized the importance of not relying solely on others for financial support, stating, “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 talented singer also highlighted the security and protection that financial independence can provide, stating, “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.”
Simi acknowledged her privilege and supportive upbringing, acknowledging that not all women have the same access to resources and opportunities.
She urged society to support women with less access to resources, stating, “Some women had to work with less love, less faith, less kindness, and opportunities, and that’s where we as a society have to step in.
When you are in a position to give a deserving woman an opportunity, please give it to her.”
