Raheem, Shade Okoya's Son, Exits Music Industry

On August 26, 2026, Raheem, also known as Sir Raheem and the son of Shade Okoya, announced his departure from the music industry via a statement on his Instagram page. He described his music career as "magical" and credited it with providing him invaluable experiences.

However, he expressed that the increasing demands of his other responsibilities made it difficult to dedicate the necessary effort to his craft. Raheem stated, "I no longer feel I give this craft the effort, patience, and dedication it truly deserves," and emphasized the importance of a "professional exit" for his fans and colleagues.

Despite his departure, he revealed he has unreleased material that he considers the best of his career, recorded over the past year. He plans to explore other creative fields and concluded his statement with the phrase, "the best of me is yet to come." He also thanked supporters for their roles in his journey.