“LP’M FNP FNXSQZ….. (Please refer to your newspaper for complete puzzle.)
TODAY’S CLUE: V = Y
ANSWER: “IT’S NOT NORMAL TO HAVE SO MUCH ATTENTION ON YOU … ESPECIALLY AT A YOUNG AGE. THAT CAN BE VERY DISTORTING.” — RAPPER LITTLE SIMZ
🎤 LITTLE SIMZ 🎶
BORN FEBRUARY 23, 1994 • AGE 32 • BRITISH RAPPER, SONGWRITER & ACTRESS
🏙️ A NORTH LONDON GIRL WITH BIG DREAMS
Little Simz was born Simbiatu Abisola Abiola Ajikawo in Islington, London, in 1994. Raised in a family of Nigerian heritage, she developed her musical talents at St. Mary’s Youth Club, where she began performing at a young age.
🎧 MAKING MUSIC HER OWN WAY
Little Simz began releasing mixtapes independently before introducing her debut studio album, A Curious Tale of Trials + Persons, in 2015. Her early recordings helped establish her reputation for imaginative storytelling and thoughtful lyrics.
💿 A GREY AREA FULL OF COLOR
Her 2019 album Grey Area earned a nomination for Britain’s prestigious Mercury Prize. The record later won Best Album at the Ivor Novello Awards, marking an important milestone in her recording career.
🏆 THE ALBUM THAT WON THE MERCURY PRIZE
Little Simz won the 2022 Mercury Prize for Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, an ambitious album combining hip-hop with orchestral arrangements. That same year, she received the BRIT Award for Best New Artist.
🎬 A RAPPER WITH ACTING TALENT
Little Simz has also built an acting career, appearing in the British television series Spirit Warriors and Top Boy. In Top Boy, she portrayed Shelley, demonstrating her versatility beyond music.
🪷 A MUSICAL CAREER STILL BLOOMING
In 2025, Little Simz released her sixth studio album, Lotus, continuing to explore new musical styles. She also collaborated with Coldplay on the 2024 song We Pray, bringing her distinctive voice to an international audience.
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