Nigerian musician Eedris Abdul Kareem has been diagnosed with Kidney failure.
This was disclosed in a statement released on his Facebook wall on Wednesday by a member of his label, Myke Pam, who said that the “Nigeria Jaga Jaga” crooner needed the prayers of his fans worldwide ahead of his kidney transplant surgery slated for late July.
“Nigerian Hip Hop Czar, Social Crusader and Rights Activist, Eedris Abdulkareem of “Nigeria Jaga Jaga” fame needs the sincere and unalloyed prayers of all Nigerians and his fans around the world in these hours of his travails.
“The Lakreem Entertainment Inc. boss has recently been diagnosed with kidney failure and has been undergoing dialysis since the detection at a reputable hospital here in Lagos, Nigeria.
“The date for the transplant surgery is now fixed for the end of July, and all arrangements and texts have been concluded, including certifying the compatibility status of the gracious donor (a family member),” the statement read.
Mr Pam added that his boss is optimistic about the surgery and in high spirit.
“It’s pertinent to add here that thankfully, Eedris is full of life and in high spirit as he is bustling to go. Definitely, he’s going to come out of this and blaze up the musical stage again in due course. His spirit emboldens us,” he added.
Rapper MI Abaga also put out a tweet to seek financial help for the legendary Afrobeats musician.
SAVE EEDRIS ABDUKARIM NOW!!! Our brother has been diagnosed with Kidney Failure and requires surgery URGENTLY!!! We Have A Donor in His Family…. The Hospital has fixed 27th July 2022 for this Emergency ???? Surgery…♥️????????
Eedris Abdulkarim
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Zenith Bank cc— M.I Abaga (@MI_Abaga) July 6, 2022
Mr Abdulkareem made his debut in 1996 with the hip-hop band called The Remedies. He left the band to go solo in 2002 and released his first solo album titled “P.A.S.S.”
In 2004, he released his third album which was iced with the hit single Jaga Jaga. The song highlighted the then prevailing socio-economic malaise.
