Nigerian singer Simi has called on parents to raise daughters who are financially independent, stressing the importance of self-sufficiency for women.

In a video posted on her official TikTok account, the singer urged women to take charge of their financial futures.

She said, “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.”

Simi emphasized that financial independence gives women security and helps them protect themselves.

“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,” she continued.

Reflecting on her own upbringing, Simi acknowledged her privilege and the support she received growing up.

“I admit that I say this from a place of privilege. I grew up among people who believed in me, pushed me and encouraged me.”

“I had chances that took me from here to here but some women had to work with less.”

She further encouraged society to support women by providing them with opportunities.

“Less love, less faith, less kindness and opportunities, and that’s where we as a society have to step in and when you are in a position to give a deserving woman an opportunity, please give it to her,” she appealed.

Simi’s message highlights the need for women to empower themselves and for society to uplift deserving women by giving them the chances they deserve.