Ailing ‘’Nigeria Jaga Jaga’’ rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem, has heeded to calls from his fans to set up a go fund me account to get assistance for his kidney transplant surgery.
The singer took to his Instagram page in a video clip Friday, to inform Nigerians on how he was feeling, stressing that he strongly believed he would successfully overcome his current situation.
He appreciated his fans and well wishers for their show of love and support, since the announcement of his health issues and said he was only waiting for the doctors to call him for the surgery.
“First, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to you all for the unalloyed love and care you have shown me since this sad news broke.
“I sincerely appreciate and love you all for this outpouring of genuine love and care.
“I am feeling better, strong and agile in body and soul, while awaiting the doctors’ summons for the surgery procedures scheduled for any time from now.
” Prayers, faith and staunch belief in God’s awesome works drive me ‘ Lakreem Management’.
“May the Blessings of God continue to abide with you all and your respective households…Amen Blessings,” he wrote.
Abdulkareem who came to limelight after being part of the group, Remedies which included the likes of Tony Tetuilla and Eddy Montana before separating in the early 2000s with each taking up a solo career.
As a solo artist, he released his first solo album, “Pass” in 2002, which was well received by music pundits, followed by Mr Lecturer, which mainly focused on the sexual harassments in Universities.
He dropped another album “Jaga Jaga” in 2004 which was even more controversial than his previous ones, the song centered on the corruption and suffering in Nigeria and was banned on radio and television stations by the then president, Olusegun Obasanjo.
The rapper who has numerous awards and recognitions in his name due to his immense contribution to the growth and development of the entertainment industry, was recently diagnosed with a kidney problem and hospitalized in a private medical facility in Lagos.
