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  • I paved way for Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido – Eedris Abdulkareem

    I paved way for Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido – Eedris Abdulkareem

    Music icon Eedris Abdulkareem has emphasized his pivotal role in paving the way for current Afrobeats stars such as Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido.

    He discussed how he played a vital role in the success of the raving Nigerian artists.

    According to Eedris, he led the movement that resulted in the global recognition that Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, and other Nigerian artists enjoy today.

    Eedris attributed the international appreciation of Nigerian artists today to his protest against the mistreatment of them by show promoters in 2004, notably during a clash with American rapper 50Cent and his G-Unit bandmates in Nigeria.

    In a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, Eedris Abdul Kareem acknowledged the impact of his rebellion on his career while emphasizing its role as a meaningful sacrifice that ultimately fostered the rise of Nigerian artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido.

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    He said: “You heard someone like Burna Boy say nobody helped him in Nigeria. Would you have been a star without some people starting the revolution? That is a stupid talk. You wouldn’t have been where you are if we didn’t make this industry what it is; if we didn’t fight for it. Unfortunately, most of them don’t appreciate it. And I don’t give a dime.

    “It [fighting for the Nigerian music industry] affected my career but it was a beautiful sacrifice that gave birth to Davido, Boy, Wizkid, and everybody today. For me, what’s more important is that I have done what God asked me to do and our music is now all over the world. I have opened the road for them. It’s their responsibility to appreciate the fight. And if they don’t, I don’t give a dime.”

  • Blackface responsible for 2baba’s achievements – Eedris Abdulkareem

    Blackface responsible for 2baba’s achievements – Eedris Abdulkareem

    Hip-hop and R&B singer, Eedris Abdulkareem, has claimed that 2baba’s achievement and success in the industry is because of his former bandmate, Blackface.

    He said Blackface was the leader of the defunct Plantashun Boiz that brought 2Baba to the spotlight.

    The veteran singer appeared as a guest in the latest episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast co-hosted by actor Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, aka Nedu, Deity Cole, and Husband Material.

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    Speaking in Pidgin, Abdulkareem said: “Most of the things wey 2face be today, na Blackface make am happen.”

    Blackface, 2Baba and Faze were once members of a band called Plantashun Boiz before they went their separate ways. 

  • Eedris Abdulkareem slams Burna Boy over 2020 statement

    Eedris Abdulkareem slams Burna Boy over 2020 statement

    Veteran hip-hop singer, Eedris Abdulkareem, has slammed Burna Boy over his 2020 controversial claim about paving the way for himself in the music industry without the help of no one.

    Recall that in 2020, the ‘African Giant’ set social media buzzing over the claim that none of his senior colleagues paved the way for him.

    According to Burna Boy, he received no support from anyone in the Nigerian music scene because artists were focused on their endeavours or were envious of each other’s success.

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    He said: “Nobody paved shit for me. Everybody dey finds them own. I bin Out here, if you knew the way they made us look weak by begging and paying the Western World to like us you will see that no table was set and I’m the one that brought you the Respect you currently enjoy.”

    However, speaking in a snippet from an unreleased episode of ‘The Honest Bunch,’ the ‘Jaga Jaga’ hitmaker reacted to the Grammy award-winning singer has misconception with his colleagues.

    Lashing out at Burna Boy, Eedris Abdulkareem said: “You hear someone like Burna Boy say no one helped him in Nigeria. That’s stupid talk.”

  • Eedris Abdulkareem removes Burna Boy’s ‘Odogwu’ title, crowns Davido

    Eedris Abdulkareem removes Burna Boy’s ‘Odogwu’ title, crowns Davido

    Hip-hop artist, Eedris Abdulkareem, has degraded the acclaimed ‘African Giant’, Burna Boy while crowing Davido as the real Odogwu.

    In a series of videos on social media, Eedris Abdulkareem knocked Burna Boy, making it clear that he is not living up to his self-proclaimed identity ‘Odogwu.’

    According to him, Davido is the real Odogwu, not Burna Boy, due to Davido’s contributions to society and several other achievements.

    His statement: “You’re not behaving like an African person; you’re behaving like a (caption this). Please take it easy, dude. Wetin happen?”

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    “Davido has been there before you; Wizkid has been there before you; a lot of people have been there before you. You’re not a giant, you’re not the giant of Africa.”

    “You never reach Odogwu; na Davido be Odogwu. Na Eedris Abdulkareem I be, na me dey talk the truth, even if you like am or not.”

    “It’s the same thing I said to 2face Idibia; I told him he’s the plantation, the rest, my boys, but don’t let it get to your head.”

    “Na Davido be Odogwu; I no know you. Na Davido be the only Odogwu wey we know because he has added value to the lives of people, and he’s not trying to take anybody’s shine.”

  • Eedris Abdulkareem, Alibaba attend Oduwa’s listening party

    Eedris Abdulkareem, Alibaba attend Oduwa’s listening party

    Nigerian American-based budding artiste, Osageduwa Malkin (aka Oduwa), has impressed industry bigwigs and fans with his performance at an exclusive listening party.

     The colourful event was held in EbonyLife Place, Lagos, and was packaged by Kaffy’s record label, Kaffy Kreative Academy and Oduwa Cafe.

     The occasion brought together an array of entertainment stakeholders, who included veteran artist Eedris Abdulkareem, Alibaba, Bankuli, Tiwezi amids friends and family members.

    During the session, Oduwa serenaded the audience with over 15 tracks from his raw sound collection.

     According to him, the party serves as an opportunity to allow attendees to listen to his various sounds, review them, and assist in selecting their favourite from the unmixed songs that make his debut Extended Play (EP).

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     “Tonight, I’m using this platform to perform a collection of sounds that I’ve created in the past two years of my music career so that you can experience the growth, transition and storyline behind each song since I started my musical career in December 2022,” he said.

     Continuing Oduwa said: “The aim is to get direct feedback from the audience, especially the music legends and executives present here tonight because the songs are unfinished projects that need to be review before the release of my upcoming EP this year.”

     Oduwa said his inspiration comes to him naturally. “Music is something that I can do amongst other things. Just play me a beat, and I’ll give you a meaningful song in a few hours. I’m not bragging by any means, that is how I work and I respect the art and spirit of music.”

     He appreciates Kaffy, his Manager and business partner, for being instrumental in his growth.

  • Eedris Abdulkareem celebrates 19th anniversary with wife

    Eedris Abdulkareem celebrates 19th anniversary with wife

    The Nigerian singer, Eedris Abdulkareem, is marking his 19th wedding anniversary with his wife, Yetunde Sekinat, today.

    He shared a post on his Instagram page, praising his wife for being his anchor and giving him a renewed sense of purpose, even when he was on the verge of letting everything go.

    He stated that from the day she laid her eyes on him, he knew they were meant to be together in times of trouble or happiness.

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    He noted how his wife is always by his side.

    He wrote: “You have given my life a new purpose, even when I was trying to let go of everything. From the day I laid my eyes on you, I knew we were meant to be together in times of trouble or happiness. You are always with me and always by my side. God bless you, my Angel. Happy 19th Anniversary.”