Ryan Deedat focuses on art after solo period

Singer Ryan Deedat has emerged from a six-month solo period, describing it as a crucial phase for personal healing and career redirection. The 34-year-old, whose real name is Sheikh Eamir Deedat, chose to abstain from relationships during this time to focus on self-improvement.

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Six months solo. Not because I can't have someone, but because I chose to pause, heal, and change my direction to a better version of myself.

"Six months solo. Not because I can't have someone, but because I chose to pause, heal, and change my direction to a better version of myself," Deedat shared on Threads. He admitted the initial two months were challenging, testing him significantly, but noted that things gradually improved.

Following this difficult period, the singer, known for hits like "Salimah" and "Monalisa," has become more active. He has been traveling, meeting new people, and dedicating himself to his music career. "I started moving again, going places, meeting new people, finishing my songs, shooting music videos, and rebuilding myself little by little," he said. By June, his goal was to leave all heavy burdens behind.

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The first two months were really tough, I won't deny that. It really tested everything within me. But slowly, things got better.

Deedat expressed gratitude for the silent, personal learning process. "I am grateful to God for this process, for all the lessons and learning that came in silence, unseen by others except myself," he stated. He concluded that being alone is not emptiness but a form of preparation.

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I started moving again, going places, meeting new people, finishing my songs, shooting music videos, and rebuilding myself little by little.

Beyond his music career, Ryan Deedat is also a PhD candidate and holds an MBA from UiTM.

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By June, I just wanted to leave all the heavy burdens behind.