Veteran musician, Eedris Abdulkareem has made bold assertions regarding his significant contribution to the international recognition of Nigerian artists such as Davido, Burna Boy, and Wizkid.
In an interview with The Honest Bunch Podcast released on Monday, February 19, 2024, Abdulkareem credited his 2004 rebellion against the mistreatment of Nigerian artists by concert promoters as the catalyst for the global rise of Nigerian music.
Abdulkareem recalled the pivotal moment when he stood up against concert promoters’ exploitation, which culminated in a physical altercation with American rapper, 50 Cent and his G-Unit associates during a visit to Nigeria. Despite acknowledging that his rebellion had repercussions on his own career, Abdulkareem emphasized its positive impact on the Nigerian music industry, attributing the emergence of stars like Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido to the revolution he ignited.
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