New debate begins over KSI’s departure from Sidemen after the group issued a clarifying statement
Fans are still trying to process KSI’s departure from the Sidemen, and now the group has shared their side of the story. Days after KSI, whose real name is Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, announced he was leaving the popular YouTube group, the remaining members released a statement explaining what happened behind the scenes. His message was intended to answer questions from supporters who were surprised by the sudden announcement.The Sidemen clarified that they respect KSI’s decision and wish him well. However, he also revealed that the exit played out differently than he expected. According to the group, they wanted more time to prepare for a proper farewell and discuss how the news would be shared with fans. Instead, KSI announced his departure before everyone could agree on a joint plan. The statement has now sparked new discussion online about one of the biggest changes in the group’s history.
Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji’s exit prompts Sidemen to explain what happened behind the scenes
KSI confirmed last week that he was leaving the Sidemen after spending more than a decade with the group. He explained that he could no longer give his full attention to the team and felt it was the right time to step down.After several days of speculation, Sidemen responded with a detailed statement on social media. The group said, “We’d like to start this off by saying that we wish JJ all the best as a sideman and respect his decision to leave. We will always be grateful for the wonderful moments and memories we have shared together.”The statement also explained why it took time for them to respond. “It is difficult for us to resolve the situation and it has taken some time, because we are a group, not individuals. We have no spokesperson and our opinions and feelings vary.”The group admitted that they had hoped to give KSI a more memorable farewell. He added, “Ideally, we would have loved the opportunity to give JJ the farewell he deserved, a proper farewell video, time for everyone to process it, and a chance to celebrate what we’ve built together.”He then directly addressed the timing of the announcement, saying, “Unfortunately JJ released the news before we could agree on a mutual way of notifying our viewers.”Despite the disappointment surrounding the news, the sidemen reassured fans that the group would continue. His statement ended with a message of optimism, saying that KSI’s departure marks the end of an important chapter, but it is not the end of the Sidemen’s journey.