Nigerian music power couple Simi and Adekunle Gold are currently trending after several controversial old tweets resurfaced, triggering widespread social media backlash and renewed scrutiny of their past statements.

The online storm began after Simi publicly condemned rape and gender-based violence, calling for severe punishment for offenders amid heated conversations surrounding allegations involving a TikToker identified as Mirabel.

However, when unverified claims surfaced suggesting that the accuser had allegedly recanted her story, critics accused the singer of remaining silent on the development.

As debates intensified, social media users dug up tweets from 2012 that many described as inappropriate or poorly worded.

One resurfaced post referenced a child at her mother’s daycare expressing affection toward her in a manner that critics found troubling.

The tweets quickly circulated across X (formerly Twitter), with users questioning the context and intent behind the comments.

Adekunle Gold was also drawn into the controversy after his own 2012 tweets resurfaced.

Some posts included remarks about personal preferences in women that many now consider insensitive and problematic.

The renewed attention has led to disappointment among some fans who view the couple as advocates for positive social values.

In response, Simi clarified that her old tweets were taken out of context. She explained that at the time, she was 23 years old, balancing work at her mother’s daycare with her budding music career.

According to her, the resurfaced posts have been misinterpreted to fit a misleading narrative.

The controversy highlights the lasting impact of digital footprints, especially for celebrities. In today’s fast-paced online culture, past social media posts can quickly resurface, influencing public perception and sparking intense debates.

For public figures like Simi and Adekunle Gold, managing past content has become as important as shaping present narratives.