Veteran rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem who was diagnosed with kidney problems has given an update on his current health status.
According to a statement released on his Instagram page on Wednesday, the ‘Nigeria Jaga Jaga’ crooner solicited the prayers and support of the public.
Signed by his colleague and associate, Myke Pam, the statement also revealed that a family member had offered to donate their kidney to the musician for the procedure which will occur later in July 2022.
In a recent development, Eedris took to his Instagram page in a video clip, to inform Nigerians about how he was feeling and to appreciate his fans, colleagues, and well-wishers for their constant prayers.
He said that he had a strong spirit that he would come out of his current situation successfully, as he thanked Nigerians for their prayers and support.
According to the rapper, he had started to undergo his weekly dialysis regime and earlier today he had one of his sessions which was successful.
He wrote alongside his clip, “Hi my people, this is me undergoing my weekly dialysis regime in high spirit and with a strong belief in the efficacy of your prayers, love, and care!
“I sincerely want to thank and appreciate those who have reached out to me and my family in support.
“Your assistance, kind gestures, get well soon wishes and prayers are highly appreciated and therapeutic, to say the least.
“Thank you so much and God Bless you”.
Abdulkareem released his first solo album, “Pass” in 2002, which was well-received by music pundits, followed by Mr. Lecturer, which mainly focuses on sexual harassment 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.
Our prayers are with him and his family.
