Nigerian afrobeat artist, songwriter and singer, Eedris Turayo Abdulkareem Ajenifuja, popularly known as Eedris Abdulkareem has been diagnosed with kidney failure.

This is according to a statement by his management, Lakeem Entertainment Inc.

The singer’s management, however, revealed that the singer has been undergoing dialysis at a hospital in Lagos state.

The statement read, “The Lakreem Entertainment Inc. boss has recently been diagnosed of kidney failure and have been undergoing dialysis since the detection at a reputable hospital here in Lagos, Nigeria.”

The ‘Jaga Jaga’ crooner is billed to undergo a kidney transplant at the end of this month.

“The date for the transplant surgery is now fixed for the end of this month of July, and all arrangements and texts have been concluded, including certifying the compatibility status of the gracious donor (a family member),” they said.

His management, therefore, called for prayers from fans and concerned Nigerians on behalf of the singer.

“Therefore, on behalf of the Abdulkareem family and Lakreem Entertainment Inc., we most sincerely ask for prayers and good wishes for Eedris, as we face this challenging times.”