Little Simz

"Little Simz" (born Simbi Ajikawo), is a British rapper, singer and actress. Simz studied at Highbury Fields School in London. She went on to attend St Mary’s Youth Club in Upper Street, Islington, where pop stars Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke also attended. Simz later studied at Westminster Kingsway College and pursued her music career from there. Acting--- After several months of auditioning by the BBC for the show Spirit Warriors, it was announced in June 2009 that Simz had been cast in the supporting role of Vicky. In 2012, Simz joined the cast of E4's TV series Youngers as Meleka. Music--- Simz often nicknamed "Bars Simzson" describes her music as rap and experimental and has performed alongside Estelle, Tinie Tempah and Ms. Dynamite. The Award-winning North London born rapper + musician who has made her mark on a global scale with a series of critically acclaimed mixtapes and EPs, earning her global accolade as she soon became tipped to watch by the likes of VEVO, Red Bull, The Independent, BBC, The Guardian amongst many, landing her nominations for a bevy of awards including BET, MOBO and WORLDWIDE AWARDS (where she scooped up the Breakthrough Artist Of The Year trophy).