Nigerian singer Simi has opened up about how motherhood has changed her views on having nannies since the birth of her daughter, Adejare.

In a recent episode of The Roadshow on Cool FM, the award-winning artist shared her initial plans to rely heavily on multiple nannies, a notion that has changed significantly since she became a mother.

“Before I had my daughter, I used to say that I would have five nannies and my nanny would have a nanny; that’s not the case,” Simi admitted.

Reflecting on her journey, she revealed that she now takes a much more hands-on approach to parenting.

While she does employ nannies when in Nigeria due to her busy schedule, she prefers to manage without them when abroad. “I’m super hands-on.

In fact, when we’re in the States, I don’t have any nannies, but here I have someone to watch her when I have to work because I’m busier here than there. That’s just not the kind of mum I ended up being,” she explained.

When asked about her evolving self-perception, Simi responded: “I was so certain back then that I was like, ‘I will have two nannies and those nannies will have a nanny and their nannies will have nannies too.’

“I shouldn’t have thought that, though, knowing me, I really shouldn’t have.”

In addition to discussing motherhood, Simi also hinted at new ventures outside her music career. When asked about any new skills or hobbies she has picked up, she revealed her aspiration to write a novel.

“I’m trying to write a book, a novel. I used to say that if I wasn’t an artiste I would probably be a novelist. Maybe some romance. Some fantasy, some suspense,” she said.

Simi also expressed interest in working on a children’s project, seeing it as an untapped market.

The singer’s candid revelations offer a glimpse into her personal life and evolving views on motherhood, making her story relatable to many parents.