# British Rapper Central Cee Converts to Islam, Adopts New Name 'Akhil'

> British rapper Central Cee, born Oakley Neil Caesar-Su, has converted to Islam and adopted the name Akhil. He revealed during a livestream with PlaqueBoyMax that he took the Shahada, marking a personal milestone. Hailin…

Published: 2026-02-08 · Desk: Latest · Source: Times of India

British rapper Central Cee has announced that he has embraced Islam and adopted the name Akhil. During a recent livestream with PlaqueBoyMax, the 27-year-old artist revealed that he had taken the Shahada, the Islamic declaration of faith, which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Born Oakley Neil Caesar-Su, Central Cee described the decision as a personal milestone, adding that he had never publicly discussed his religious beliefs before. The livestream clip quickly went viral on social media, attracting attention from fans in the UK and beyond.

From Shepherd’s Bush, Central Cee rose to fame in 2020 with drill hits like Day in the Life and Loading. His 2023 single Sprinter topped the UK Singles Chart, while his debut album Can’t Rush Greatness reached number one on the UK Albums Chart and became the first UK rap album to enter the US top ten.

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