Eedris Abdulkareem is a Nigerian musician revered for his significant contribution to the Nigerian music industry. He has remained relevant despite the ever-changing music trends in Nigeria. Eedris Abdulkareem has released hit songs over the years that have remained evergreen, becoming classics. His music is conscious, addressing societal issues in his lyrics.
Early Life
Eedris Abdulkareem was born on the 24th of August 1974 in Kano, Nigeria. He is a native of Kano State, Nigeria, but also has links with Lagos State. Eedris Abdulkareem was raised in Kano State by his parents, and he grew up in a family of eight siblings. He attended Government Secondary School, Birnin Kudu in Jigawa State, Nigeria.
Career
Eedris Abdulkareem started his career in the Nigerian music industry in 1996, collaborating with other artists to release songs. His breakthrough in the music industry came when he joined the now-defunct hip-hop group, The Remedies. The group was made up of three members, Tony Tetuila, Eedris Abdulkareem, and Eddy Montilla. The group released their debut album, “Judile,” in 1998, and the album was a huge success. It won the prestigious Nigeria Music Award for “Best Hip Hop Album” in 1999.
After The Remedies disbanded, Eedris Abdulkareem went solo, releasing his debut album, “P.A.S.S.,” in 2002. The album contained tracks that became street anthems, such as “Nigeria Jaga Jaga.” He went on to release other successful albums such as “Mr. Lecturer,” “Live in Yankee,” and “Jaga Jaga Reloaded.”
Discography
| Album Title | Release Year |
|---|---|
| P.A.S.S (Pains and Stress) | 2002 |
| Mr. Lecturer | 2002 |
| Jaga Jaga | 2004 |
| Live in Yankee | 2004 |
| Jaga Jaga Reloaded | 2017 |
Eedris Abdulkareem’s music can be streamed on Boomplay.
Personal Life
Eedris Abdulkareem is a private person when it comes to his personal life. It is not known if he is married or not. He is also known to keep his educational background under wraps.
Eedris Abdulkareem has a flamboyant taste in cars and has been spotted with a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon and a Mercedes-Benz S-Class. He is also known to have a mansion in Lagos.
Net Worth
Eedris Abdulkareem’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million. In Nigerian Naira, his net worth is around ₦380 million. In Canadian Dollars, his net worth is approximately CAD 1.3 million. In Ghana Cedis, his net worth is around GHS 6 million. He is worth around KES 106 million in Kenyan Shillings, ZAR 12 million in South African Rand, UGX 4 billion in Ugandan Shillings, and INR 74 crore in Indian Rupees.
Eedris Abdulkareem’s net worth has been calculated based on several factors, including his music sales, performances, and endorsement deals.
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Eedris Abdulkareem continues to be a force to reckon with in the Nigerian music industry, and his music will always inspire generations to come.
