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Singer Siraheem Okoya, son of billionaire industrialist Razaq Okoya, has announced that he will stop releasing new music.
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He said balancing music with his other commitments had made it difficult to give the craft the time and dedication he believed it deserved.
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Okoya said he plans to explore other creative fields and revealed that an unreleased album could still be released in the future.
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His announcement sparked mixed reactions on X, with some Nigerians joking about the length of his music career.
August 27, (THEWILL) — Nigerian singer Siraheem Okoya has announced his decision to stop releasing new music, bringing his active music career to an end.
The singer, who is the son of billionaire industrialist, Razaq Okoya, made the announcement in a statement shared on Instagram on Wednesday, August 26.
He described his time in music as a memorable experience but said his growing responsibilities had made it difficult to continue giving the craft his full attention.
Siraheem said music started as a hobby he shared with his friends before it became a serious career. He also recalled performing at major shows and receiving recognition from artistes he admired while growing up.
However, he said he had reached a point where he could no longer give music the effort, patience and dedication he believed it deserved.
“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”, he said.
He added that he owed his fans and colleagues a proper exit and had decided to stop putting out new music.
Despite the decision, Siraheem said his creative journey was not over. He revealed plans to explore other fields and work on new ventures outside music.
He also disclosed that he had spent the past year recording an album which could still be released in the future.
“Music still remains therapeutic for me. With time, maybe the album finds its way into the world somehow after all”, he said.
Siraheem began releasing music professionally around 2022 and gained attention with songs including ‘Bad Bitch Syndrome’, ‘Kowope’, ‘SOWETO’ and ‘TRU$T FUND’. His eight-track project, ‘By The Order Of The City’, was released in May 2026.
He is also involved in his family’s business and serves as an executive director at Eleganza Industrial City Limited, a company owned by his father.
Although he announced an end to his music career, Siraheem left the door open for a possible return, saying, “Who knows what the future still holds. Never say never.”
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Nigerians react
Siraheem’s announcement sparked a wave of reactions on X, with some users questioning the length of his music career, while others offered support for his decision to move on.
One X user, @AjMachalaa, asked, “At what point was he a professional?”
Another user, @https_somto, joked, “Bro dropped his first decent song and called it quits.”
Meanwhile, @IbadanIntrovert wrote, “Heir to Eleganza. His dad or mom wouldn’t want him to do music full time.”
Reacting to the announcement, @ferociousdee69 said, “The music was always a side hustle, he finally accepted his role in his father’s empire.”
Another user, @markdon548364, wrote, “Thunder suppose strike those FCs wey talk say na money make Davido blow, Una think say na by money them dey use stay 15yrs for industry. Foolish children.”
However, some users praised Siraheem for recognising when it was time to move on. @IbrahimJnr166 wrote, “I respect your courage to call it quits. Now go find yourself. Music is/was not your thing.”
Similarly, @ElanJamex said, “Sometimes knowing when to step away is also part of growth. Wishing Siraheem the best in his next chapter.”
Evi-Ben Ezaga is an entertainment and society writer with a passion for stories that explore culture, people, and the stories shaping society today.
