Renowned Nigerian singer and songwriter, Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, professionally known as Simi, recently shared her perspective on a newly released skit by popular Nigerian comedians, Ashmusy and Nons Miraj, among others. The skit, which has gained significant attention, depicts the behavior of “African moms” at a dinner outing.
While the skit aimed to provide a humorous take on the actions and mannerisms of African mothers during such outings, Simi, in contrast, was not amused by the content. In fact, she expressed her annoyance and frustration after viewing the video.
The skit, titled “Pov: you go to dinner dressed as African moms with your friends,” portrays the behaviors of African moms in public settings, utilizing exaggerated actions and reactions for comedic effect. However, a particular segment of the skit, where the characters depicted the act of eating hungrily and without manners, seemingly struck a nerve with the singer.
Taking to the social media platform X (Twitter), Simi voiced her disapproval of the skit, stating, “That video about African moms where they looked a mess and were eating like dogs made me mad af.” Her strong reaction reflected her discontent with the portrayal of African moms in a derogatory manner.
The singer further emphasized her stance by expressing that she did not personally know any mothers who displayed such behavior. Encouraging a shift in comedic approach, she urged, “I don’t know anybody’s mom that acts like that. Y’all get your jokes together.”
The differing opinions on the skit sparked conversations among Twitter users, with some supporting Simi’s viewpoint and others suggesting that she focus solely on the intended humor rather than taking offense.