Nigerian singer Siraheem, born Raheem Okoya, has announced his decision to stop releasing new music, describing the move as a “professional exit” from the music industry.

The singer shared the announcement in a statement on Wednesday, reflecting on a musical journey that began as a hobby with his friends before becoming a professional pursuit.

“My career began simply; music was a hobby I made with my boys as a means of bonding and connection before it was anything else,” he wrote.

According to Siraheem, balancing music with his other commitments has become increasingly difficult over the past year. He said he no longer feels able to give music the “effort, patience, and dedication” it 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,” he said.

Siraheem’s music career included songs such as “Bad Bitch Syndrome” and “Credit Alert”, as well as collaborations with artists including Teni and Bloody Civilian. “Bad Bitch Syndrome Part II”, featuring Teni, Bloody Civilian and Deto Black, was released in May 2026.

His decision comes as he continues to balance music with his corporate responsibilities. Siraheem is an executive director at Eleganza Industrial City Limited, the company founded by his father, billionaire industrialist Razaq Okoya. Earlier this year, he discussed the difficulty of managing both careers, describing the executive role as demanding while also pursuing music.

Despite stepping away from music professionally, Siraheem said his creativity is not going anywhere. He plans to explore other creative fields and return with new ventures.

“The ‘Siraheem music’ era may be closing, but the creative in me is still hungry for new challenges,” he said.

He also revealed that he has an unreleased album recorded over the past year, which he considers some of his best material yet. While he has decided against putting out new music for now, he suggested the project could still be released in the future.

“Music still remains therapeutic for me,” he wrote. “With time, maybe the album finds its way into the world somehow after all.”

Siraheem thanked the fans, colleagues and supporters who invested in his music career, saying he was grateful for the opportunity to pursue the dream.

For now, the singer appears to be closing the music chapter while leaving the door open to whatever comes next.