Simi’s ‘Duduke’ earns Gold Certification in New Zealand

Simi’s hit song ‘Duduke’ earns Gold Certification in New Zealand after selling 15,000 units, marking another global milestone for the Nigerian singer

Simi Duduke Gold Certification – Nigerian singer and songwriter Simi has reached another career milestone as her global hit “Duduke” officially earned a Gold Certification in New Zealand, recognising sales of 15,000 units.

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Originally released in 2022, the song’s tender melody and heartfelt lyrics quickly struck a chord with audiences around the world.

Its music video, which famously featured Simi’s baby bump, symbolised her joy and anticipation ahead of the birth of her daughter, Adejare.

Beyond its chart success, Duduke sparked a viral online trend — the “Duduke Challenge” — in which fans shared creative interpretations of the song, celebrating motherhood and love.

The song’s emotional resonance has made it one of Simi’s defining works.

Many fans affectionately refer to her daughter as “Duduke,” though the artist has noted she prefers people to call her by her real name.

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With this new certification, Duduke joins the growing list of Nigerian songs achieving international acclaim, underlining Simi’s enduring influence in Afropop and global music.