Eedris Abdulkareem born Eedris Turayo Abdulkareem Ajenifuja is a talented Nigerian-veteran hip hop artist, recording artist, stage performer, rapper, composer, songwriter, and professional vocalist, and also a farmer who was born into a polygamous family in Kano state. To the family of Late Mr. Eedris Abdulkareem Adenifuja, Late Mrs. Alhaja Safurat Ajoke Ajenifuja.
In this biography post, we will delve into Eedris Abdulkareem's biography and everything you need to know about him.

Eedris Abdulkareem Biography

Early Life & Education

Eedris Abdulkareem was born in Kano state on the December 24th, 1974. He attended Army Day Secondary School in Kano State and proceeded to obtain his West African Senior School Certificate and went further to obtain his bachelor’s degree at Bayero University where he studied mass communication

Personal Life

Eedris Abdulkareem is a Muslim who believes so much in his Quran and Allah's words. He lost his father when he was 2 years old, while his mother died years after his father’s death. He has 8 brothers.
Eedris married his wife Yetunde in 2004 just shortly after they dated, and the marriage is currently blessed with three children.
Eedris Abdulkareem was diagnosed with kidney failure on July 6, 2022. But his wife decided to donate her kidney for him. And that has kept him alive to date.

Career

Eedris Abdulkareem's career in music stretches back to the 1990s, making him a true veteran of the Nigerian music scene. His journey encompasses several distinct chapters, each leaving a lasting mark.
Eedris Abdulkareem began rapping while he was schooling but became popular in 1996 because he uniquely does his music. As the lead rapper of “The Remedies” " he helped pioneer Nigerian hip-hop. The group had the likes of Tony Tetuilla and Eddy Montana before they went their later separated to pursue their solo careers in 2002.
He released his first solo album, “Pass” in 2002 which was well-received by fans. This album established Eedris as a solo force.
In the same year 2002, He dropped another song titled “Mr. Lecturer” which mainly focuses on sexual harassment in Universities further cementing his image as a social critic.

In 2004, Eedris Abdulkareem went further to release an album titled “Jaga Jaga” which was even more disputable than his former ones. Jaga Jaga is a Yoruba term for “shambles“, which talks about the corruption and sufferings in Nigeria. Even though the song was banned on radio and when Olusegun Obasanjo was the then president of Nigeria, it didn’t stop people from playing it in nightclubs. Eedris continued releasing albums like "Letter to Mr. President" (2005) and "King Is Back" (2007), maintaining his signature style.
In 2022, he publicly battled kidney failure, receiving a transplant from his wife in 2023. This experience shaped his recent music, with songs like "Thank You" reflecting gratitude and "Ghetto Soldier" highlighting resilience.

Controversy

Eedris accused music veteran Charly Boy of financial impropriety, sparking further debate about accountability and transparency within the industry.

Eedris Abdulkareem and Burna Boy

In 2024, Eedris criticized Burna Boy's claim when Burna Boy said “He didn’t receive any help from anyone in the music industry” calling it "stupid talk." This sparked a war of words online when Burna boy fired back at him saying “I don’t blame you, I blame people that donated money for your hospital bills”.

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