Dr Sid Biography

 Quick Facts

Name 

Dr Sid

Occupation 

Nigeria Singer.

Birth Date 

May 1, 1980

Place of Birth 

Lagos, Nigeria

Real name

Sidney Onoriode Esiri

Early Life 

Born Sidney Onoriode Esiri on the 1 of May 1980 is a Nigerian dentist and singer. He was born in Lagos to actor Justus Esiri; popular for his role in old TV series 'The Village Headmaster' and is the second of four children. He attended the Nigerian Air force Secondary school and went on to the University of Ibadan where he studied Dental Surgery. He was signed on to Trybe Records in 1999 while in the University but put his music pursuit on hold to complete his National Youth Service Corps programme and Housemanship. He
later went to the United Kingdom to further his studied and earned a degree in Dental Anesthesiology. On
his return to Nigeria, he was running a club and performing with live bands.

ENTERTAINMENT/ENTERPRENEUR

Best Known For: The dentist turned music star joined Mo'Hits Records in 2007 where he released some hit tracks including "Pop Something" and "Something About You, he released his debut album under Don Jazzy in 2010 'Turning Point' and his second album 'Siduction' in 2013 featuring hot track 'Surulere' with Don Jazzy, Wizkid and Phyno. So far his hard decision to choose music over dental medicine seems to have paid off with the recognition and several awards such as Hiphop World Awards 'Best Pop Single', 'Hiphop
World Revelation of the year' and others he has won.
He hosted the 2013 Hip Hop World Awards (Headies) alongside fellow crew member, Tiwa Savage. The
artist who also runs a production company added entrepreneur to his resume when he launched a lingerie
collection called 'Indulge her'. Dr Sid also launched his line of luxury chocolates in 2013 called 'Indulge'

Personal life of Dr Sid:
Dr Sid is married to girlfriend Simi Osomo.