Khaid, born Sulaimon Shekoni Solomon on December 10, 2004, is a Nigerian artist recognized for his talents in singing, songwriting, and rapping.
He gained prominence following the success of his track “With You” and his signing with Neville Records, under Sydney Talker’s label, in 2022. This move led to his debut on the Nigeria TurnTable Top 50 singles chart, where “With You” entered at number forty-eight on February 14, 2022.
Early life 
Sulaimon Shekoni Abiola hails from Shibiri-Ojo and comes from a family of ten. To support his family and finance his music aspirations, he worked as a roadside mechanic in Ojo, repairing vehicles.
Career
Khaid kickstarted his music journey on the streets of Ojo. His breakthrough came in 2021 when a viral freestyle on Instagram caught the attention of Sydney Talker, leading to a recording deal with Neville Records. He made his debut on January 20, 2022, becoming the label’s first artist. His first single, “With You,” dropped on January 28, 2022, peaking at number 48 on the Nigeria TurnTable chart. The track’s music video, directed by Olu the Wave, amassed 4.1 million views on YouTube by February 2023.
Following up, on April 22, 2022, he released “SKI” with a music video directed by Sydney Talker. The Native’s Wonu Osikoya praised “SKI” for its honest portrayal of Khaid’s pre-fame life. His debut EP, “Diversity,” comprising six tracks, dropped on May 27, 2022, earning accolades from reviewers like Wonu Osikoya for its vibrant sounds appealing to all ages.
Khaid’s prominence continued to soar as he led Pulse Nigeria’s Future Sounds Vol.10 playlist with “With You” on June 4, 2022. Apple Music recognized his potential by naming him Up Next Artist for Nigeria on June 22, 2022. In an August 2, 2022 interview on Cool FM 96.9 Lagos, he credited a DM from Sydney Talker for changing his life.
His single “Amala,” featuring Zlatan and produced by Rexxie, dropped on November 9, 2022, following viral success on Instagram and TikTok. The track debuted impressively on various Nigeria TurnTable charts. “Jolie,” released on January 20, 2023, made waves, peaking at number 7 on the Nigeria TurnTable chart and earning praise from Davido.
On February 18, 2023, “Jolie” secured the 5th spot on TheCable’s list of 10 TCL radio picks of the week. Additionally, the video for “Anabella,” directed by The Peacock, became one of his most-watched music videos upon its release on July 24.
Personal life 
Khaid underwent a religious conversion from Islam to Christianity.
Health issues
On the 19th of April 2024, Khaid was hurried to the hospital due to complications arising from internal bleeding.
Online videos showed the singer being taken to a hospital room, accompanied by medical personnel.
Sydney Talker, using the platform X, called upon his followers to pray for Khaid’s swift recovery.
Sydney stressed the significance of collective prayers for Khaid, though he didn’t offer specific updates on the singer’s condition.
“Let’s pray for Khaid. He needs our prayers right now,” Sydney tweeted.
Wishing him a speedy recovery.
Net Worth
Khaid is said to have an estimated net worth of $100 thousand.