Nigerian artist Sydney Esiri, known as Dr Sid, has announced his relocation to the United States. During a recent appearance on the ‘No Man’s Friend’ podcast, the ‘Over The Moon’ singer revealed that he moved to the U.S. after securing a job opportunity. 

“I now live in the U.S. I left Nigeria last year after I got a job with a company in New York that offered me an opportunity to move to the States and live anywhere in the U.S.

“I’ve family in Houston, my best friend lives here so Houston, Texas was an easy choice. 

Dr Sid rose to fame in 2002 as a member of Da Trybe, contributing to the hip-hop track ‘Oya’ alongside artists like Sasha, 2-Shotz, Timi, DEL, and the Trybesmen (Eldee, Kb, and Freestyle). The following year, he released his first solo single, ‘Don’t Stop,’ but later paused his music career to complete his university education, ultimately becoming a qualified dentist.

He then moved to the UK, collaborating with artists such as JJC & the 419 Squad, Felix Duke, KAS, R70, D’Prince, and D’Banj. In 2005, Dr Sid began working on a studio album titled ‘Prognosis,’ which included the single ‘Raise Da Roof,’ but he later decided to abandon the project.

In 2007, after three years of practicing dentistry, Dr Sid chose to fully commit to his music career by signing with Don Jazzy’s Mo’ Hits Records. His debut solo album, ‘Turning Point,’ was released in April 2010, featuring popular tracks like ‘Over The Moon’ and ‘Pop Something.’ 

Following a split between partners D’Banj and Don Jazzy at Mo’ Hits Records in 2012, Dr Sid joined Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records. He released his second album, ‘Siduction,’ in December 2013 under the Mavin label. In 2014, Dr Sid made his acting debut in Moses Inwang’s film ‘The Last 3 Digits,’ portraying an NYSC corps member and a friend of Nonso Diobi.