Why I relocated to America

Nigerian singer and former Mo’Hits star Dr Sid has confirmed his relocation to the USA.

The singer now joins fellow artiste Banky W, who additionally relocated to the USA in September. This transfer appears to replicate a rising development amongst Nigerian entertainers transferring overseas for brand spanking new alternatives.

Within the latest episode of Garrett Van Tiem’s No Man’s Pal podcast, the ‘Over the Moon’ hitmaker revealed that his transfer to the US was spurred by a job alternative from a New York-based firm.

Dr Sid mentioned, “I now reside within the US. I left Nigeria final 12 months after I obtained a job with an organization in New York that supplied me a possibility to maneuver to the States and reside anyplace within the US. I’ve obtained household in Houston; my greatest pal lives right here, so Houston, Texas, was a straightforward selection.”

The 44-year-old revealed that he has been residing and dealing within the US for the previous 12 months and a half, explaining that his present work includes a mixture of enterprise. He mentioned, “I’ve been engaged on gaming tournaments, sport improvement, and schooling coaching for the final 12 months and a half. Proper now, I’m in my entrepreneurial enterprise technique part. I wish to take concepts and produce them to life as functioning, thriving companies.”

Past his work within the tech area, the singer additionally famous that he’s engaged on his second movie and is wrapping up the script.

Mo’Hits break up ache 

Throughout the podcast, Dr Sid opened up concerning the fallout from Mo’Hits, one in every of Nigeria’s most iconic file labels. The group, which included music stars like Don Jazzy and D’Banj, disbanded in 2012, leaving followers speculating concerning the causes behind the breakup. In a 2015 interview with The Fact With Olisa, D’Banj attributed the break up to Dr Sid’s “jealousy,” claiming he felt “overshadowed” by D’Banj’s success.

Addressing these allegations on the podcast, Dr Sid expressed the emotional toll the breakup took on him, noting that he was unfairly blamed for the group’s collapse.

The Delta music star mentioned, “Loads occurred in Mo’Hits, and it formed us into who we are actually. Folks have speculated concerning the causes for our breakup, however I wish to make clear that it’s not my fault. There have been interviews suggesting I used to be accountable, however anybody who is aware of me understands that I’m a robust group participant. I’ve at all times been a part of a group—from Tribe to Mo’Hits to Mavin.

For me, it’s all concerning the group and guaranteeing everybody succeeds and grows collectively. I don’t consider in individualism. Perhaps I ought to have been extra egocentric in my profession, however I’ve by no means seen myself standing alone. I feel that’s a lonely place. You will be profitable whereas additionally lifting others.

“My focus was at all times on the group—was the band doing nicely? Had been Wande Coal and the Prince doing nicely? How will we transfer ahead as a group? So, to counsel that I used to be the reason for the breakup feels unfair. It harm me deeply, each emotionally and mentally. It’s like being pointed at and labelled a ‘betrayer,’ like Judas Iscariot. The backlash was intense; I acquired dying threats and bookings for exhibits dried up. It was a troublesome time, affecting me in methods folks can’t absolutely perceive, and I can’t absolutely categorical that ache. Nonetheless, that have impressed my subsequent hit, ‘Surulere’. It was a tragic and painful time for me, but it surely’s up to now now,” the singer acknowledged.

Music transition 

In October 2023, in an interview with the BTS podcast, Dr Sid revealed why he stopped making music. He famous that after reaching his musical desires—profitable awards and touring globally—his final challenge underperformed, main him to discover filmmaking as his subsequent profession transfer. He additionally highlighted his curiosity within the gaming business, which generates extra income than music and movie mixed.

Dr Sid began his music profession as a choreographer for Trybe Data in 1999, touring with the hip-hop group Trybesmen. By 2002, he joined Da Trybe, featured on the hit “Oya,” and launched his debut single, “Don’t Cease.” After graduating as a dentist in 2004, he balanced his dental follow with music. He signed with Mo’ Hits Data in 2007, launched his debut album “Turning Level” in 2010 with well-liked tracks like “One thing About You,” and transitioned to Mavin Data after the Mo’ Hits break up.

At Mavin Data, Dr Sid launched hits like “Surulere.” He additionally acted within the award-winning movie ‘The Final 3 Digits’ in 2014. He has acquired quite a few accolades in his profession, together with the 2008 Soundcity Music Video Awards and 2011 Finest Pop Single and Revelation of the Yr at The Headies.

The singer married Simi Osomo in 2014, and so they have two daughters. Their marriage attracted vital public consideration, however they divorced in 2020 after six years collectively.