Singer Eedris Abdulkareem has been diagnosed with kidney failure.
The news was announced by his friend and colleague Myke Pam on Wednesday. A statement was released disclosing that the legendary singer is currently undergoing dialysis in Lagos.
The statement also said that the singer will be undergoing a kidney transplant at the end of the 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 Lakreem 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.”
Reacting to this, the ‘Jaga Jaga’ crooner confirmed the news on his Instagram page. He said he is in a good spirit.
It read, “It is true I have a kidney failure, but I am in high spirit. I am very positive and everything will be well Insha Allah.”
