Eedris Abdulkareem
Eedris Abdulkareem
Background information
Birth name	Eedris Turayo Abdulkareem Ajenifuja
Also known as	Mr. Remedy
Origin	Kano State, Nigeria
Genre(s)	R&B, African hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper
Instrument(s)	Rapping
Years active	1996–present
Label(s)	Kennis Music (? - 2005) La Kreem Music (2005 - Present)
Website	http://www.eedrisabdulkareem.com/

Eedris Abdulkareem, born Eedris Turayo Abdulkareem Ajenifuja, is a Nigerian hip hop artist. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 349 × 262 pixelsFull resolution (349 × 262 pixel, file size: 17 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Promotional image; file source: http://www. ... Kano State is a state located in north-central Nigeria. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... Hip hop music has been popular in Africa since the early 1980s due to widespread American influence. ... Rapping is one of the elements of hip hop and the distinguishing feature of hip hop music; it is a form of rhyming lyrics spoken rhythmically over musical instruments, with a musical backdrop of sampling, scratching and mixing by DJs. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... West Coast rapper Snoop Dogg performing for the US Navy For information on rap music, see hip hop music. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Kennis Music is a record label, specializing in R&B, pop and hip-hop music, founded by popular Nigerian radio DJ Kenny Ogungbe in the early 1990s. ... Hip hop is a cultural movement composed of four parts: breakdancing, graffiti art, rapping and DJing. ...

Born to a polygamous family ^[1] in Kano, Nigeria, the oldest city in West Africa, his father was from Ijesha, Osun State, and his mother was from Ogun State. Raised in Kano, he adopted Kano State as his state of origin. His father resides in Lagos, while his mother continues to reside in Kano. According to interviews, his decision to drop his patronymic surname has nothing to do with dislike for his father, but merely reflects his fondness for the name "Eedris Abdulkareem." ^[2] Kano is the administrative center of the Kano State and the third largest city in Nigeria, in terms of geographical size, after Ibadan and Lagos. ... The Ijesha (written as Ijesa in Yoruba orthography), are a sub-ethnic of the Yoruba. ... [Olagunsoye Oyinlola|Ọlagunsoye Oyinlọla] (PDP) Date Created 27 August 1991 Capital Osogbo Area 9,251 km² Ranked 28th Population 1991 Census 2005 est. ... Ogun State is a state in South-western Nigeria. ... Kano State is a state located in north-central Nigeria. ... This article is about the city in Nigeria. ...

The Remedies

Abdulkareem first came to national attention in 1996 as part of The Remedies, along with Tony Tetuila and Eddy Montana. That same year, Abdulkareem travelled to Spain to hold talks with officials of BMG; however, he was deported from Spain before such talks could occur when a roommate of his was found to be in possession of narcotics. ^[3] Tony Tetuila is a Nigerian musician and one of the leading Afro hip hop artists in the country. ... BMG (Bertelsmann Music Group) is one of the six divisions of Bertelsmann. ... The term narcotic, derived from the Greek word for stupor, originally referred to a variety of substances that induced sleep (such state is narcosis). ...

Following a brief return to Kano and the subsequent death of his lover, Rashidat, ^[4] Abdulkareem traveled to Lagos in order to care for his mother in her old age. In Lagos, he lived under bridges and begged for money for two months before making the acquaintance of DJ Shina. Performing with DJ Shina, Abdulkareem met Tony Tetuila at a show in Kwara State, and Eddy Montana a performance at Yaba College of Technology. The three formed The Remedies, adopting their name from Abdulkareem's early stage name, Mr. Remedy. Their first demo featured the song "Shakomo" (written by Abdulkareem), which became a radio hit. The Remedies dissolved as a result of personality conflicts during a 32-state tour sponsored by Rothmans International. Kwara State is a state in western Nigeria. ... Rothmans International plc. ...

Solo career

Abdulkareem's solo debut album, P.A.S.S. ("Pains And Stress = Success") was released in 2002 on Kennis Music. Released the same year (and also on Kennis), Mr. Lecturer featured Abdulkareem's first video hit, the album's title track, which addressed the problem of students using money and sex to solicit higher grades in Nigerian colleges and universities. For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Kennis Music is a record label, specializing in R&B, pop and hip-hop music, founded by popular Nigerian radio DJ Kenny Ogungbe in the early 1990s. ...

In 2004, Abdulkareem's third album, Jaga Jaga, appeared on Kennis. Its title track, which laments the corruption and suffering in Nigeria, was banned from radio airplay by Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo in a televised address, although it continued to be played in nightclubs. Also in 2004, Abdulkareem came to international attention as a result of a scuffle with American rapper 50 Cent onboard an airplane at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos. By all accounts, Abdulkareem had tried to occupy 50 Cent's seat, resulting in a fight between Abdulkareem, his friends, and 50 Cent's bodyguards. One of Abdulkareem's associates was hospitalised as a result, and 50 Cent returned to the United States, refusing to appear at a scheduled concert in Port Harcourt. ^[5] 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Matthew Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo (born March 5, 1937) (GCFR;[1] transliterated: ) is a retired Nigerian Army General and President of Nigeria. ... For the currency amount, see 50 cents. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Port Harcourt is the capital city of Rivers State, Nigeria. ...

In November of 2005, Abdulkareem launched his own record label, La Kreem Music, and released his fourth album, Letter to Mr. President. The album's title track addressed Obasanjo's criticisms of "Jaga Jaga"; the album also featured "Flash Up Unu Lighter", a tribute to Obasanjo's wife, Stella, who died while undergoing surgery in Spain, and the victims of the Bellview Airlines crash of October 2005. 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Bellview Airlines is an airline based in Lagos, Nigeria. ...

Abdulkareem is also the founder of the Eedris Abdulkareem Foundation, a fundraising organization dedicated to fighting the spread of HIV and AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa in conjunction with the Pat Utomi Foundation. Species Human immunodeficiency virus 1 Human immunodeficiency virus 2 Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS, a condition in humans in which the immune system begins to fail, leading to life-threatening opportunistic infections). ... Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS or Aids) is a collection of symptoms and infections resulting from the specific damage to the immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). ... A geographical map of Africa, showing the ecological break that defines the sub-Saharan area A political map showing national divisions in relation to the ecological break (Sub-Saharan Africa in green) Sub-Saharan Africa is the term used to describe those countries of the African continent that are not...

Discography

Album Cover	Album Information
	P.A.S.S Kennis Music, 2002 1. Intro 2. Ako Achewo 3. Player Meji 4. Inasonki 5. Speak English (hiphop version) 6. Wackawikee M.c’s 7. Come Back Home 8. So Ligali (f) Pasuma Wonder 9. Jealousy 2 10. Speak English (Techno Version) 11. Mafish Miskiller 12. Outro
	MR. LECTURER Kennis Music, 2002 1. Mr. Lecturer 2. Live In Yankee 3. Aro 4. Ololufe 5. School Boyz 6. Topic of Discussion 7. My Child 8. Mr. Lecturer (Remix)
	JAGA JAGA Kennis Music, 2004 1. Intro 2. Jaga Jaga 3. Mr.lecturer II (f) Alima 4. 2 Legs Up 5. Pa Mi Lerin 6. Segarin Kano 7. Brenda Fassie (Tribute) 8. Mr. Lecturer III (f) Jamail 9. Jaga Jaga Instrumental 10. Outro
	LETTER TO MR. PRESIDENT La Kreem Music, 2005 1. Intro 2. Letter To Mr. President 3. Green White Green 4. Lond-On, No Gunz 5. Rema 6. Flash Up Unu Lighter 7. Chop Life (f) VIP 8. 50 Second Show 9. Biggest Boyz 10. Uncle Eedris 11. Thank You 12. Outro

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Notes

1. ^ Peace or War: An Interview with Eedris Abdulkareem
2. ^ Peace or War: An Interview with Eedris Abdulkareem
3. ^ Peace or War: An Interview with Eedris Abdulkareem
4. ^ Peace or War: An Interview with Eedris Abdulkareem
5. ^ Peace or War: An Interview with Eedris Abdulkareem

External links

• Official Website
• Kennis Music
• Myspace Profile
• "Mr. Lecturer" music video stills on naijajams.com
• Listen to Eedris lastest Ablum: Letter To Mr. President