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  • Timaya explains rift with Eedris Abdulkareem

    Timaya explains rift with Eedris Abdulkareem

    Afrobeats star Timaya has opened up about his strained relationship with veteran singer Eedris Abdulkareem, attributing it to a lack of personal connection.

    In a recent interview with Naija FM in Lagos, Timaya dismissed comparisons between their personalities. 

    “I don’t talk like Eedris. I don’t behave like him. Nobody is afraid of him because he talks too much,” Timaya said. “I don’t even want people to be afraid of me. I respect myself so that people will respect me.”

    Reflecting on their history, Timaya revealed that he was once a member of Abdulkareem’s band but noted they never shared a close relationship. 

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    He added that Abdulkareem made little effort to foster one.

    Timaya noted: “I have never had any problem with Eedris. It was just a relationship of the boss and apprentice. I don’t even think he knows my name at that time. I only gave him a shoutout because he was part of my success story. We don’t have any reason to communicate. 

    “When I was serving in his band, he didn’t had any reason to build a relationship with me. When people are serving you don’t act like you’re tolerating them, treat them like family because you don’t know tomorrow.”

  • Stop promoting frivolities, Eedris Abdulkareem tells ‘new cats’

    Stop promoting frivolities, Eedris Abdulkareem tells ‘new cats’

    Singer Eedris Abdulkareem has criticised the younger generation of musicians, accusing them of profiting from the efforts of veterans like himself without contributing to the betterment of society. 

    He urged them to use their platforms to address societal issues rather than just promoting frivolous content. 

    Abdulkareem expressed disappointment, stating that the younger generation is selfish and only concerned with personal gain, neglecting their responsibility to use their influence for the greater good. 

    He warned the selfish approach will ultimately harm them and their families, as they will be affected by the same societal ills they ignore.

    In an interview with SRTV, Abdulkareem said: “The younger generation of [Nigerian] musicians are not ready.

    “They are just there to capitalise on what we worked for and make money for themselves. They are very selfish people.

    “They feel they and their family have Visas to flee the country if crisis arises but they should remember that their extended family members don’t have Visas.

    “They will all die here. So, don’t be selfish. Use your music to talk about ills in the society as much as you are using your music to promote frivolities.”

  • Eedris Abdulkareem took a bullet for Nigerian artists – Obi Asika

    Eedris Abdulkareem took a bullet for Nigerian artists – Obi Asika

    Prominent talent manager and music executive Obi Asika has argued controversial singer Eedris Abdulkareem took a bullet for other Nigerian artists. 

    He said he succeeded in doing this after the poor treatment of local artists during American rapper 50 Cent’s concert in Nigeria in 2004.

    He spoke in a recent episode of Hip TV programme, Trending.

    Asika said: “The basic situation was this, Nigerian brands did not respect Nigerian artists. They made Nigerian talents feel like they had to beg to get on stage. They diminished them. Now, they are complaining that Nigerian artists are costing too much. It is because the brands didn’t respect the first set.

    “Eedris was one of the first sets. He was one of the biggest artists in the country. He told the organisers of the show that he wanted the same rights as 50 Cent. 

    “They did a show in Lagos, they were supposed to go to Benin or Port Harcourt, so they got into the plane… 50 Cent wasn’t even there at that time. Eedris went to sit in the business class properly to discuss collaboration with 50 Cent but he was bounced out and an altercation ensued.

    Read Also: Eedris Abdulkareem once attacked me, Jaywon alleges

    “What he did, he took a bullet for other artists coming behind him. Because they ended his career. After that whole thing happened, you didn’t see him [popping] again. They painted him like he is a trouble maker but he is not a trouble maker.”

  • Your talent on life support, Daddy Freeze replies Eedris Abdulkareem’s diss

    Your talent on life support, Daddy Freeze replies Eedris Abdulkareem’s diss

    Veteran rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem has released a diss snippet against popular media personality, Daddy Freeze following involvement in his online drama.

    He shared the yet-to-be-released song via his Instagram page.

    The Nation reported that Daddy Freeze has been a thorn in the flesh of Abdulkareem, interviewing some of the artists he called out in his controversial podcast interview to fact-check the rapper.

    Seemingly, angered by Daddy Freeze’s interest in his claims, Abdulkareem dropped a snippet of a rap song, dissing the radio host.

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    “Nigerians, we dey live as slaves in our country because of fools wey dey defend politicians and some Daddy Freezers wey dey always insult pastors later in the night go chill with fraudsters,” he rapped.

    Daddy Freeze hilariously responded to Eedris Abdulkareem’s diss through a rap piece.

    He shared a video of his reply via his Instagram page.

    “What’s up, OG? This is the new era. These are new times, those are real crimes. Your talent on life support, too weak for me to even rethought. No one is listening, bro.

    ” So pass the message because your career is in vain. I feel your pain, you were a star once, now it’s all in your brain,” Daddy Freeze rapped.

  • Rudeboy counters Eedris Abdulkareem, says 50 Cent didn’t assault P Square in 2004 concert

    Rudeboy counters Eedris Abdulkareem, says 50 Cent didn’t assault P Square in 2004 concert

    Second half of the P Square band, Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy, has debunked claims of Eedris Abdulkareem that American rapper 50 Cent and his crew assaulted the group at a concert in Lagos in 2004.

    The Nation reported that Abdulkareem claimed in a recent podcast interview that 50 Cent’s crew “flogged and chased” Nigerian artists, including P-Square, out of the backstage area at a concert.

    He said he was the only Nigerian artist who refused to be intimidated out of the backstage.

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    Reacting during a recent Instagram live session with fans, Rudeboy said P-Square never attended the show due to the inability of the organisers to reach an agreement with them on the booking fees.

    He said Abdulkareem betrayed Nigerian artists by going behind them to accept “peanut” from the show organisers after they had already agreed on lucrative performance fees.

    Rudeboy said: “P-Square did not go for the [50 Cent] concert. We had another concert. We were never billed. The reason was because they offered us peanuts, and we refused. But Eedris Abdulkareem accepted the peanut and was expecting VIP treatment. 50 Cent crew didn’t beat you well.

    “Respect yourself. P-Square was never billed for that concert. Daddy Showkey, Tony Tetuila, everyone is telling you guys that Eedris is a big liar. We know he is a lair. We were never billed for that concert. We didn’t go.”

  • Our artists were treated like rats before Eedris Abdulkareem – Soso Soberekon

    Our artists were treated like rats before Eedris Abdulkareem – Soso Soberekon

    Music executive Soso Soberekon has weighed in on the online brouhaha over Eedris Abdulkareem’s altercation with American rapper 50 Cent and his crew in 2004  .

    He said contrary to the opinion of many, Eedris “helped” improve the welfare and interpersonal relationship of Nigerian artists.

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    The Nation reported that Eedris Abdulkareem has been under heavy fire for saying he fought for the music industry and paved the way for Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido and other new-generation artists.

    Reacting in a recent interview with Daddy Freeze, Soberekon admitted that before Abdulkareem confronted 50 Cent’s crew over discriminatory treatment, Nigerian artists were “treated like rats.”

    Soberekon said: “What happened between Eedris and 50 Cent helped the industry, but he did it in a wrong way. Before then, Nigerian musicians were treated like rats.”

  • I want to be remembered for truth I stand for – Eedris Abdulkareem

    I want to be remembered for truth I stand for – Eedris Abdulkareem

    Veteran singer and rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem has revealed he would love to be remembered by the new generation for the truth he stands for.

    The ‘Jaga Jaga’ crooner appeared in a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, where the co-host, Toun Cole, asked: “How would you love this new generation of artists to remember you?”

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    Abdulkareem simply replied: “For the truth that I stand for.”

  • Why I will like to work with Falz – Eedris Abdulkareem

    Why I will like to work with Falz – Eedris Abdulkareem

    Veteran singer Eedris Abdulkareem has said that he would love to collaborate with Falz amongst other new-generation artists. 

    The ‘Jaga Jaga’ crooner appeared in a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, where the co-host, Toun Cole, asked: “If he would love to work with any new generation artist.”

     The veteran singer said: “I plan to collaborate with any new generation Nigerian artist that is conscious enough. Yes, Falz.

    Read Also: It’s a big lie, Tony Tetuila reacts to Eedris Abdulkareem’s claims

    “Falz is the only conscious artist in this new generation. Who else? If your music is not adding value, no matter how far it goes, I don’t give a damn, because the lifespan is three or four months. You will have to do another song to replace that one. But when the song is evergreen, it will always be evergreen.”

  • It’s a big lie, Tony Tetuila reacts to Eedris Abdulkareem’s claims

    It’s a big lie, Tony Tetuila reacts to Eedris Abdulkareem’s claims

    Veteran singer and former member of The Remedies, Tony Tetuila, has refuted claims of his ex-bandmate, Eedris Abdulkareem that they accepted him to join the now-defunct band out of pity.

    The Nation reported that Abdulkareem granted a recent podcast interview where he claimed that he and Eddy were the original members of The Remedies.

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    He added that Tetuila later joined the group after they met him at a show in Ilorin, Kwara state.

    According to AbdulKareem, Tetuila was desperate to sing and they let him in because they wanted to sing more songs.

    Sharing a video of himself watching Abdulkareem’s podcast interview, Tetuila was visibly shocked at the claims of his ex-bandmate, tagging it all lies.

  • How 50 Cent chased PSquare, other artists out of backstage – Eedris Abdulkareem

    How 50 Cent chased PSquare, other artists out of backstage – Eedris Abdulkareem

    Controversial Hip-hop and R&B singer, Eedris Abdulkareem, has alleged that American rapper, 50 Cent and his crew flogged and chased some Nigerian artists, including P-Square, out of the backstage during a concert organised by the Nigerian Breweries in 2004.

    He said the incident happened on the first day of the concert at Tafawa Balewa Square, in Lagos.

    Excluding himself, he said he refused to be chased out when 50 Cent’s bouncers approached him to exit backstage.

    He spoke in the latest episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast.

    The singer said it took the intervention of one of the organisers to prevent an altercation between him and the Americans.

    He said: “For the plane saga, it was the second day. A day before that time, we were at TBS at the backstage and when 50 Cent and his crew came backstage, they chased and flogged every Nigerian out of the backstage including P-Square.

    Read Also: Eedris Abdulkareem never fought 50 Cent – Daddy Showkey

    “I just dey boil for where I dey. I was waiting for them to come and chase me. So, they finally came. When they came they asked me to leave that 50 Cent was coming. I said, ‘So what? Please, get the f*ck out of my face.’ 

    “They went to report me to one of the organisers and he told them to leave me alone. Na there the wahala for start, so they escaped that night.”