Simbiatu “Simbi” Abisola Abiola Ajikawo known by her stage name Little Simz, is a British-Nigerian rapper, singer, and actress. 

Her first three albums were all recorded and released independently through her music label Age 101 Music. Little Simz’s debut album A Curious Tale of Trials + Persons was released in 2015 and received praise from large artists such as Kendrick Lamar. Her second album was a concept album based on “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and was also supported by a comic book, art exhibition, and festival. 

Simz describes her music as rap and experimental and has also been inspired by genres such as reggae, blues, synth-rock, and jazzy R&B. Throughout her childhood, she listened to several rap artists including Busta Rhymes, Nas, and Biggie Smalls. Simz has cited Lauryn Hill as being one of her biggest influences and that she was her “education.” 

Outside of music, she has also had a successful acting career. Her first role was in the BBC children’s series Spirit Warriors, in 2010. Most notably Simz has starred in the Netflix revival drama series Top Boy.

Little Simz sets out on her North American “No Thank You” tour from September to October! She ends her run at Brooklyn Steel in Brooklyn, NY on October 12 and Terminal 5 in New York, NY on October 13. Tickets can be found https://www.littlesimz.com/. 

Location: Brooklyn Steel

Address: 319 Frost St, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Doors Open: 7:00

Show Time: 8:00

Ticket Price: $48 

Age: 16+

Location: Terminal 5

Address: 610 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019

Doors Open: 7:00

Show Time: 8:00

Ticket Price: $48

Age: 16+

Little Simz’s 2023 Tour Dates:

9/20: Chicago, IL – The Riviera Theatre

9/24: Atlanta, GA – Heaven at The Masquerade

9/27: Portland, OR – Roseland Theater

9/28: Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo

9/29: Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom

10/03: Los Angeles, CA – The NOVO

10/08: Toronto, ON – HISTORY

10/09: Montreal, QC – MTELUS

10/11: Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore

10/12: Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Steel

10/13: New York, NY – Terminal 5