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Eedris Abdulkareem
View all from Nigeria 2008-05-23Eedris Turayo Abdulkareem Ajenifuja
Eedris Turayo Abdulkareem Ajenifuja is a Nigerian hip hop artist who was raised in Kano. Eedris first featured in a popular Nigerian hip hop group called the Remedies, together with Eddy Montana and Tony Tetuila. The name Remedies was adopted from Eedris' stage name in school, Mr. Remedy. The group disbanded when some differences arose on a nationwide tour.
On the Kennis Music label, Eedris Abdulkareem's debut, P.A.S.S. ("Pains And Stress = Success") was released in 2002. He followed this with the controversial Mr. Lecturer album whos title track was a widespread hit and drew a lot of controversy.
Taking a cue from other Nigerian artistes like Fela Kuti, Lagbaja, etc, he released Jaga Jaga, a socially conscious song that decried corruption and hardship in Nigeria. Its effect was heavy as President Olusegun Obasanjo banned it from radio airplay in a televised address. Eedris is never short of controversy and he took this international when he got into a misunderstanding with America's 50 cent during the latter's tour of the country. He released a track, 50minutes of madness with 50 cent as some kind of response.
His 2005 album addressed Obasanjo's criticisms and actions, as well as a tribute (Flash up unu Lighter) to his wife, Stella, who died while undergoing surgery in Spain, and the victims of the Bellview Airlines crash of October 2005.
He has his own record label called La Kreem Music and is the the founder of the Eedris Abdulkareem Foundation, a fundraising organization dedicated to fighting the spread of HIV and AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa in conjunction with the Pat Utomi Foundation.
Some of his popular songs are Oko achewo, Crisis, Jaga jaga, Mr. Lecturer, Flash up unu lighter, Segarin Kano, Brenda Fassie (tribute), Sade.
Eedris Abdulkareem's website
Eedris Abdulkareem's Myspace
Song lyrics
Jaga Jaga (2004)
Mr. Lecturer II
Mr. Lecturer III
Jaga jaga
Letter to Mr. President (2006)
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Eedris, we are solidly behind you and your music. Keep on singing and rapping. I really like Jaga jaga, it is one of my favourites.
u are the best.
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