Let’s talk about it.
So the internet woke up and chose violence again, this time dragging out old tweets from Simi and Adekunle Gold like it is a national assignment.
First it was Simi. Screenshots from her early Twitter days started flying around. Playful tweets, celebrity crush vibes, random takes that scream “young and just tweeting for vibes.” And people started roasting. Some were laughing. Some were judging. Some were acting like they have never tweeted nonsense in their lives.
But here is my question. Who among us was not unserious on Twitter in 2012?
Before the Simi discourse could even settle, someone said wait, let us not leave her husband out of this. Then boom. Old tweets allegedly from Adekunle Gold resurfaced too. Opinions about relationships. Takes that may not exactly align with today’s energy. And suddenly, it became a couple’s edition of “dig up your past.”
Now tell me, is this about accountability or is it about entertainment?
Because the way social media works, it almost feels like we enjoy proving that nobody has ever evolved. We want receipts from ten years ago and we want them interpreted with 2026 standards. But is that fair?
Simi and Adekunle Gold did not meet as polished, brand safe, media trained superstars. They were young creatives navigating the chaos of early Nigerian Twitter like the rest of us. They grew. They built careers. They built a marriage that many people admire. So are we really shocked that their old tweets sound different from who they are now?
And another thing. Why is it that when celebrity couples trend, people almost look for cracks? If Simi’s tweets resurface, Adekunle Gold must also be dragged. If his tweets resurface, somehow it reflects on her too. Is it because we secretly love drama more than growth?
I am not saying every old tweet should be excused. Words matter. Context matters. But intention and timeline also matter. Growth should count for something, right?
Or do we believe people must remain frozen in their 23 year old mindset forever?
Maybe the real lesson here is simple. Social media does not forget. Screenshots do not expire. And if you are famous, your digital footprint will eventually circle back.
But beyond the roast and the memes, I keep asking myself one thing. If someone dug up your tweets from a decade ago today, would you survive the timeline?
Exactly.
