Eedris Turayo Abdulkareem Ajenifuja (24 December 1974) popularly known as Eedris Abdulkareem is a Nigerian hip-hop artist, and songwriter.
He came to the limelight after being part of the group, Remedies which includes the likes of Tony Tetuilla and Eddy Montana.
Real Facts About Eedris
- Full Name: Eedris Turayo Abdulkareem Ajenifuja
- Stage Name: Eedris Abdulkareem
- Born: 24 December 1974
- Age: 48 yrs old (by December 2022)
- Place Of Born: Kano State
- State Of Origin: Osun State
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Occupation: Singer
- Net Worth: N/A
Early Life & Education
Eedris was born on 24th December 1974 in Kano state into a polygamous family. He was born and raised in Kano state.
He adopted Kano state as his state of origin although his father is originated hails from Ilesha, Osun state, and resides in Lagos while his mother is from Ogun state and had stayed in Kano.
His father passed away when he was barely 2 years old.
Eedris completed his secondary education at Army Day secondary school.
He got married to his girlfriend, Yetunde.
Career
Eedris who started to rap while he was a student, came to the limelight after being part of the group, Remedies which includes the likes of Tony Tetuilla and Eddy Montana before they finally went their separate ways with each taking up a solo career.
He released his first solo album, “Pass” in 2002 which was well-received by music pundits. He followed it up with 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 is centered on the corruption and suffering in Nigeria.
However, the song was banned on radio and television stations by the then-president, Olusegun Obasanjo.
In 2005, the rapper launched his own record label, Lakreem Music, and released his 4th album “Letter to Mr. President”, an album which addresses Obasanjo’s criticism of the song “Jaga Jaga”. It also featured “Flash up, Unu lighter” and a tribute to Obasanjo’s wife, Stella who dies after undergoing surgery, and also to the victims of the Bellview Airlines crash.
Discography
Singles
- Jaga Jaga part2
- Sekere Ft Vector
- Fela ft Femi Kuti
- I Go Whoze You ft Vtek
- Trouble Dey sleep ft Konga
Album
- Pass – 2002
- Mr. Lecturer – 2002
- Jaga Jaga– 2004
- Letter to Mr. President – 2005
- King is back – 2007
- Unfinished business
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