Real reason I relocated to US – Dr Sid

Popular Nigerian rapper Sidney Esiri, widely known as Dr. Sid, has opened up about his decision to relocate to the United States in 2023.

During an interview on the ‘No Man’s Friend’ podcast, Dr. Sid shared that his move to Houston, Texas, was motivated by new career opportunities outside the music industry.

He revealed that he secured a remote position with a company based in New York, which played a significant role in his decision to leave Nigeria.

Dr. Sid explained that this employment, along with other factors, led him to settle in the U.S. and pursue new ventures while continuing to make music.

“I moved to Houston, Texas last year. I got a job in a company in New York and they offered me the opportunity to move to the state and work remotely in any state of my choice.

“I have family in Houston, my best friend lives here, so living in Houston was an easy choice,” he said.

The singer added: “I have been working on gaming, tournaments, game development and education training for the last year and a half.

Dr. Sid’s music career started as a choreographer in Trybe Records in 1999.

He experienced an upward career trajectory when he recorded his first album titled ‘Turning Point’ under

the Mo’ Hits Records in 2009.