‘Why I chose music over becoming a dentist’

Dr Sid: I had a great childhood where my parents were very supportive. Musically I started out as a member of a dance group called Rockforce in the University of Ibadan and then I started dancing for the Trybesmen. They later signed me on as artist and the rest, as they say, is history.
When did it hit you that music would be your future?
Dr Sid: I’ve always had a passion for music and entertainment in general and I knew it was going to be part of my future somehow. I think it hit me when I had to choose a path. Both careers where suffering and I had to make a choice to give one a chance, and since I had my degree, I chose music. If that didn’t work out, I could go back to being a dentist.
My parents at first where confused about my choice to do music, but after they had seen how much it means to me they were fully supportive.
What impact has Lagos, the city you grew up in, had on your career as a musical artist?
Dr Sid: Lagos is like Hollywood. It’s the centre of entertainment. If you want to make it big in Nigeria, that’s where you need to be. I’ve met some of the most creative people in Lagos and my music has flourished here.
How does it feel to debut in a Nollywood movie?
Dr Sid: It feels good. Acting isn’t easy but it’s something I intend to keep doing.
Which should your fans expect to see more of, your music or movies? 
Dr. Sid: Both, but definitely more of the music than movies.