Love Island bombshell Simba Kudyiwa entered the villa alongside Tommy Murphy in search of love. The 24-year-old Neurological Rehabilitation Assistant hails from Enfield and hopes to find a girl who "doesn't take themselves too seriously and has some type of ambition."
His biggest turn-off is excessive ego. Before entering the villa, he stated: "I just can't do 'me, me me' all the time! Or somebody that's caught in the present and doesn't have any long term aspirations or goals."
How old is Love Island's Simba?
The Love Island bombshell is 24 years old, placing him in the middle of this series' age range.
Where is Love Island's Simba from?
Simba is from Enfield in north London.
What is Simba from Love Island's job?
Simba works for the NHS as a Neurological Rehabilitation Assistant. He also plays semi-professional football and founded his own events company called 'TAMBA'.
Which football team does Simba play for?
While not officially confirmed, multiple online sources report him as a player for Chertsey FC, and a photo on his Instagram appears to show him wearing their kit. Speaking about how football will impact his Love Island journey, he said: "Being in football my whole life, I've naturally got that competitive nature so there's nothing I'd shy away from! I back myself, there's a very thin line between ego and confidence. I have a lot of confidence. That's probably the area of my life where I have the most confidence, with girls."
How tall is Love Island's Simba?
Simba is reportedly 180 cm, which is approximately 5 feet 11 inches.
What is Simba looking for on Love Island?
Ahead of the villa, Simba described his type on paper as "petite, natural features and somebody that looks after themselves," adding: "Personality wise, I'd like someone that doesn't take themselves too seriously and has some type of ambition."
What is Simba from Love Island's Instagram?
Find Simba's Instagram here: @simbakudyiwa. His TikTok handle is @simba.k1, but he hasn't posted since September 2026.
What dating show has Love Island's Simba been on?
Simba previously appeared on the YouTube dating show "Pop the Balloon or Find Love."
