A Nigerian man has taken to social media to recount a distressing childhood experience, alleging that he was mistreated at a daycare centre he claims was operated by the mother of popular singer Simi.
The account was shared on X, where the writer posted a lengthy reflection describing events he said occurred when he was about five years old. According to him, his mother had enrolled him in the facility at the time, trusting it to provide a safe environment for childcare.
Claims of a Different Reality Behind the Scenes
In his post, the man alleged that while the caregiver projected warmth and strong religious values in the presence of parents, the atmosphere changed once adults were no longer around.
He recalled sensing unease as a child, even though he said he lacked the vocabulary then to explain what he felt.
“She was trusted. She smiled in front of parents, spoke softly, prayed loudly,” he wrote. “But behind closed doors, that softness disappeared. The room would go quiet in a different way.”
The writer suggested that certain inappropriate experiences occurred during his time there but did not provide explicit descriptions. He maintained that no child should have to endure such situations.
Lingering Impact Into Adulthood
The man said he struggled for years to process the memories, at times questioning whether he could accurately recall events from such a young age.
According to him, the emotional weight of those experiences persisted, shaping how he understood trust and safety even later in life.
“But trauma doesn’t forget, even when you try to,” he wrote, explaining that he had long kept the story to himself.
Speaking Out to Break Silence
He stated that his decision to share the account publicly was not driven by a desire for sympathy, but by what he described as the need to speak openly about painful experiences that are often left unaddressed.
The post concluded with a message encouraging others who may have had troubling childhood experiences to acknowledge their feelings and know they are not alone.
No Official Response Yet
As of the time of reporting, neither the singer nor her representatives had issued a public statement addressing the allegation. The claims remain unverified, and no independent confirmation has been made.
The post has nonetheless generated conversation online, with users expressing a mix of concern, caution, and calls for due process whenever serious accusations surface on social media.
