Little Simz

She is known as Little Simz but her real name is Simbiatu “Simbi” Abisola Abiola Ajikawo. She is a British-Nigerian rapper, singer and actress. Born in 1994 in Islington, London, Little Simz was raised on a council estate with two older sisters. Her mother was a foster carer. As a musician, Little Simz gained recognition for the release of three albums, A Curious Tale of Trials + PersonsStillness in Wonderland, and Grey Area, which won the awards for Best Album at the Ivor Novello Awards and the NME Awards.​

Her fourth album, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, won the 2022 Mercury Prize and the Brit Award for Best New Artist as well as the Libera Award for Best Hip-Hop/Rap Record, all in the same year. Her fifth album, No Thank You, has received critical acclaim.​ As an actor, Little Simz’ credits include starring in the Netflix drama series Top Boy.

Ref: Little Simz – Wikipedia

Little Simz’s long path from council estate to Brit awards podium | Little Simz | The Guardian

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