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Controversial Nigerian singer, Eedris Abdulkareem, has asserted that he played a pivotal role in leading the revolution that ultimately paved the way for the global recognition enjoyed by Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, and other Nigerian artists today.
In a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, Abdulkareem recounted his confrontation with American rapper 50 Cent and his G-Unit members in Nigeria back in 2004, highlighting it as a significant turning point in the Nigerian music industry. He argued that his rebellion against the poor treatment of Nigerian artists by show promoters during that incident was instrumental in garnering respect for Nigerian artists worldwide.
Acknowledging that his actions may have impacted his own career negatively, Abdulkareem asserted that it was a worthwhile sacrifice that ultimately paved the way for the rise of subsequent Nigerian music stars. He emphasized that without the groundwork laid by himself and others who fought for the industry’s recognition, artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido would not have achieved their current level of success.
Addressing Burna Boy’s previous statement about receiving little support in Nigeria, Abdulkareem dismissed it as “stupid talk,” asserting that without the efforts of those who fought for the Nigerian music industry, Burna Boy and others would not have reached their current status. Despite any lack of appreciation from younger artists, Abdulkareem remains steadfast in his belief that he fulfilled his purpose in pioneering the revolution that propelled Nigerian music onto the global stage.
