Nigerian singer Sir Raheem, son of billionaire industrialist Razaq Okoya, has announced his decision to stop releasing new music.
The 23-year-old artiste made the announcement in a statement posted on Instagram on Wednesday, saying his other responsibilities had made it increasingly difficult to give his music career the level of commitment it requires.
Reflecting on his time in the industry, Sir Raheem described his musical journey as memorable, noting that what began as a hobby with his friends eventually developed into a professional career.
“Over the past couple of years, my musical journey has truly been a magical one; we’ve shut down the internet again and again, performed at the craziest live shows, lived through nights I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life. I never imagined I’d one day be recognised by the very artists I grew up admiring,” he wrote.
He explained that music initially served as a way for him and his friends to bond before he began pursuing it professionally.
“To you, I owe that, and I’m grateful beyond words. My career began simply; music was a hobby I made with my boys to bond and connect before it was anything else.
“Over the past year, holding that alongside my other commitments has grown harder. I’ve always believed in giving everything my best, and I no longer feel I can give this craft the effort, patience, and dedication it truly deserves.
“So I owe it to my true fans, and to my colleagues in this industry, a professional exit. I have decided to stop putting out new music.”
Despite ending his professional music career, Sir Raheem said his passion for the art remains. He disclosed that he may still release an album he has been working on, while also exploring other creative ventures.
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“The best of me is yet to come. Music still remains therapeutic for me. With time, maybe the album finds its way into the world somehow after all. This past year, we’ve been locked in, and I believe I’m sitting on the best material of my career; it will be a shame to never share it.”
Sir Raheem is also involved in his family’s business, serving as executive director of Eleganza Industrial City Limited, owned by his father.
Earlier this year, he revealed that he had been learning the ropes under his father since he was 13, as part of his preparation for his responsibilities within the company.