X3M Announces Simi’s Exit From Record Label, As Contract Expires

Following the expiration of her recording contract, X3M Music has announced the departure of one of its recording artistes, Simisola Ogunleye, aka Simi.

According to a statement signed by A&R executive, Vincent Nwanze, the  label confirmed that both parties have agreed not to renew the contract.

X3M Music, a subsidiary of the X3M group, founded in 2008 by Steve Babaeko, an advertising executive.

Babaeko is a notable music fan with enthusiast, and internationally-acclaimed writer.

“We only sign artistes that we love and believe in. We know our taste in music is rather different; but we only sign talents who meet that taste.

The  statement added :“Fortunately, we have been able to find millions of music lovers here and abroad, who share similar tastes, as is evident in the success of all the artistes we have worked with, including Simi who is without any doubt one of the biggest music talents in the country today.”

Her debut album for X3M was released to local and international acclaim in September 2017, and named album of the year in 2018 by The Headies Awards.

Her final album for X3M Music ‘Omo Charlie Champagne’ was released on April 19, 2019.

Simi’s melodious voice, an unassuming look, and musical talent are what attracted her to X3M Music who signed her to its record label in 2014.

She warmed her fans’ hearts with her hit single ‘Tiff’ which earned her a Headies nomination.