Sherrie Silver has stated that every child under the age of 18 who wishes to receive support or work with the Sherrie Silver Foundation must be willing to attend school, stressing that education remains one of the foundation’s core values.
Sherrie Silver shared the message in a statement posted on Instagram following widespread reports on social media about the split between her foundation and Iranzi The Rapper, one of the young talents who had previously been supported by the organisation.
“Every child under the age of 18 must go to school. Any child who refuses cannot continue to be supported by us.”“Talent comes second. Education and discipline come first. We are trying to raise future leaders, not just singers and dancers,” Sherrie Silver said.
She further revealed that the Sherrie Silver Foundation currently supports more than 1,000 children, adding that not all of them possess extraordinary talent, but what matters most to the organisation is that they remain in school.
Her remarks came shortly after a letter confirming the separation between Iranzi The Rapper and the foundation circulated online. Iranzi had been working with the organisation through music and dance related activities.In a statement released earlier, the Sherrie Silver Foundation explained that the decision to part ways with Iranzi was based on behaviour that allegedly conflicted with the organisation’s values.
“Before dancing and singing, we stand for education, discipline and integrity.”On the other hand, Iranzi The Rapper dismissed the allegations made by the foundation, accusing some individuals within the organisation of trying to suppress his talent and refusing to support his artistic vision.
