Nigerian singer Edrees Abdulkareem has been diagnosed of kidney disease.
His aide, Mike Pam, who disclosed this said a sum of N20m is required to save the singer.
A statement released by Pam said a kidney transplant is being planned for
The end of this month.
The statement reads: “The Nigerian Hip Hop Czar, Social Crusader and Rights Activist, Eedris Abdulkareem of “Nigeria Jaga Jaga” fame needs the sincere and unalloyed prayers of all Nigerians and his fans around the world in these hours of his travails.
“The Kareem Entertainment Inc. boss has recently been diagnosed with kidney failure and has been undergoing dialysis since the detection at a reputable hospital here in Lagos, Nigeria.
The date for the transplant surgery is now fixed for the end of this month of July, and all arrangements and tests have been concluded, including certifying the compatibility status of the gracious donor (a family member).
“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 these challenging times.
“It’s pertinent to add here that thankfully, Eedris is full of life and in high spirit as he is bustling to go. Definitely, he’s going to come out of this and blaze up the musical stage again in due course. Actually, his spirit emboldens us.
“We shall be updating you as we continue with this life-saving process.
“May God continue to bless, protect and abide with us all…Amen.”
The artiste is best known for his hit song, Nigeria Jaga Jaga and Mr. Lecturer. While Nigeria jaga Jaga was released to hype the many social economic and political problems of Nigeria, Mr. Lecturer was release to call attention to the problem of sexual harassment in the nation’s tertiary institutions.