Dr Sid Nigerian Rapper Born 1980 in Ikeja
Dr Sid · singer and songwriter · Nigerian
Biography
Born on 1 May 1980 in Ikeja, Dr Sid is a Nigerian rapper.
Early life
Dr Sid is the son of Justus Esiri. He went on to study at University of Ibadan.
Career
Dr Sid’s releases on record are one album and 13 singles between 2009 and 2013. He released Bananas featuring Dr Sid (2009) early on, and Surulere (2013) is the latest entry. The style on record is afrobeats. Record labels on file include Mavin Records. Screen work on record is limited to Before Valentine (2009).
Recognition
His awards include The Headies (2011). His other honours include an award at the MTV Africa Music Awards.
Personal life
He is married to Simi Osomo.
Discography
14 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Surulere | Single |
| 2010 | Baby | Single |
| 2010 | E Je Ka Jo featuring D Banj | Single |
| 2010 | Over the moon featuring K-Switch | Single |
| 2010 | Pillow | Single |
| 2010 | Pop Something featuring D banj | Single |
| 2010 | Something about you | Single |
| 2010 | Something about you (silver stone remix) | Single |
| 2010 | Turning Point | Album |
| 2010 | When this song comes on | Single |
| 2010 | Winchi winchi featuring Wande Coal | Single |
| 2010 | Winchi Winchi featuring Wande coal, Sway and Dotstar | Single |
| 2009 | Bananas featuring Dr Sid | Single |
| 2009 | Taboo | Single |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Headies | Won | |
| MTV Africa Music Awards | Won |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Before Valentine | Film |
Dr Sid on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 542K @iamdrsid
- Engagement rate
- 0.29% well below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 1,496
- Average comments
- 76 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Dr Sid?
Dr Sid is 46 years old, born on 1 May 1980 in Ikeja.
What is Dr Sid’s nationality?
Dr Sid is Nigerian, born in Ikeja.
Who is Dr Sid married to?
Dr Sid is married to Simi Osomo.
Has Dr Sid won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including The Headies (2011).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q5304552), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
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