In a statement, the Foundation confirmed that it had decided to part ways with Iranzi, effective May 2, 2026, citing a mismatch in values despite what it described as efforts from both sides.
“The Sherrie Silver Foundation has made the difficult decision to part ways with ‘Iranzi’, a valued rapper and dancer in the Foundation, effective since Saturday 2nd May 2026, as our values no longer align despite great efforts made on both sides,” the statement read.
The organisation added that while it appreciated the time spent working with the young artist, its core principles remain centred on education, discipline, and integrity.
“We truly enjoyed the time spent working with him. At the Sherrie Silver Foundation, before music and dance, our core values remain education, discipline and integrity,” it said.
The Foundation further stated that it would no longer represent or be responsible for Iranzi’s actions or public views going forward.
“Henceforth, the Foundation will no longer represent or be responsible for his actions or views. We wish him the very best moving forward.”
Separately, Sherrie Silver, in a post on X, emphasised that education remains a non-negotiable requirement for all children under the organisation’s care.
“Many ask, what does it take to be a part of Sherrie Silver Foundation. We have a very simple rule. Everyone under 18 MUST attend school. Any child that refuses to do that cannot stay under our care. Talent is secondary, education & discipline first. We’re raising future leaders,” she wrote.
Iranzi speaks out
Speaking to IGIHE, Iranzi said he chose to leave the Foundation after what he described as growing frustrations over limited freedom to pursue his music career.
He alleged that he was not given sufficient independence to develop his artistic talent, claiming that even the music he wrote was controlled and not released.
He also said that tensions increased when he was enrolled in a boarding school in Musanze, despite already working on music projects, which he interpreted as an attempt to restrict his artistic growth.
“There are times when people do not agree, and instead of releasing you, they make things difficult for you. In an attempt to limit me, they sent me to study at a boarding school in Musanze even though they knew I was doing music. They used to ask us to write songs and submit them so they could choose which ones to release, but the songs I wrote were never used,” he said.
Iranzi, who was in Senior Three at Sunrise School in Musanze, said he later decided to formally resign from the Foundation on May 2, 2026. He then transferred to a school in Kigali as a day student, a move he said allows him to continue his education while focusing more on his music career.
This development comes shortly after Iranzi The Rapper released his first song titled “Basalee.”
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