"I Only Know How to Cook Spaghetti, Yam and Eggs" – Media Personality Simi Sanya Opens Up About Her Marriage

"I Only Know How to Cook Spaghetti, Yam and Eggs" – Media Personality Simi Sanya Opens Up About Her Marriage

Simi Sanya, the wife of music video director Femi Dapson, has never pretended to be a domestic goddess, and she is perfectly fine with that.

Speaking during a recent interview, the media personality and influencer opened up about her culinary abilities, confessing that she only knows how to cook spaghetti, yam, and eggs.

But rather than hide this fact from her husband, she made sure to lay all her cards on the table before they even got serious, ensuring that he knew exactly what he was signing up for and that there would be no surprises after the wedding.

According to Simi, she believes conversations about cooking expectations and compatibility should happen before couples commit to a relationship, as many marriages have suffered because of assumptions and unspoken expectations.

She explained that she was very clear about her abilities from the start, making sure her husband understood that he was not marrying a woman who would be in the kitchen every day preparing elaborate meals.

"You see me the way I am. You know that I don't know how to cook. Now I'm in a relationship; you will now say let me go and be cooking for you in your house every weekend… why? Was that the plan? Didn't I tell you before?" she said.

The media personality's honesty has been met with praise from many who believe that transparency is the foundation of any successful relationship.

By being upfront about her cooking skills, Simi avoided the common pitfall of women feeling pressured to live up to traditional expectations that they never agreed to.

Her approach has sparked a broader conversation about the importance of setting realistic expectations in relationships, particularly when it comes to domestic roles that are often assumed rather than discussed.

Interestingly, Simi revealed that her husband does not mind her limited cooking abilities, which suggests that their relationship is built on mutual understanding and compromise rather than traditional gender roles.

She noted that they found other ways to share responsibilities, and her husband's acceptance of her cooking skills has strengthened their bond.

This is not the first time Simi has spoken openly about her relationship, as she and her husband Femi Dapson have been serving couple goals since their lavish Lagos wedding in February 2026.

Her comments come at a time when conversations about modern marriage are becoming more nuanced, with many women challenging the notion that their worth is tied to their ability to cook.

Simi's story serves as a reminder that honesty, communication, and mutual respect are far more important than meeting societal expectations.

By owning her limitations and refusing to pretend to be someone she is not, Simi has set a powerful example for other women navigating the often complicated dynamics of marriage and domestic life.