I was ignorant, careless, Eedris Abdulkareem reveals in new song

Veteran Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has revealed that he suffered kidney failure due to ignorance and indifference.

Eedris announced kidney disease in July 2022, and a month later, the singer successfully underwent kidney disease. kidney transplant.

In the first post-kidney transplant, released on Wednesday, the outspoken artist rapped about neglecting his health and failing to attend regular medical examinations.

Titled ‘Terima Kasih’, the song is a tribute to his wife of 20 years, Yetunde, who is his husband. kidney donor.

Eedris married her husband in 2003; have three children together.

‘Thanks’

Recounting his experience in the song, the lyricist said that at first, he felt fear and anxiety when he was told his kidney was failing.

“I feel that my body has betrayed me. But I know that I take it for granted. Because I did not go to check it regularly. By not paying attention and not being careful, I messed up. Then I started thinking about my children and thinking about my beautiful wife and love,” she sang.

The ‘Player Meji’ crooner said that his wife encouraged him to focus on dialysis and to ask God’s mercy. He also reached out to some good friends who have experienced similar kidney problems.

This led him to St Nicholas Hospital, Lagos, where he was guided through the process.

The chorus goes, “I will always love Sekinat. Be me, thank you. You gave me a kidney so I could live. I will always love Sekinat. Be me, thank you. You buried a part of you inside of me. I will always be love you, Sekinat Yetunde”.

He also appreciated the personality that supported him during this time.

They include aviation moguls Allen Onyeama, Emoney, Chinedu Anyanwu, John Essien, Clement Agba, Comrade Shehu Sani, Keke Ogungbe, Dede Mabiaku, Ayo Animashaun, Raymond Dkpesi, MI Abaga, as well as their huge fans.

Diagnosis, treatment

The rapper, 49, also spoke about his diagnosis and how his wife became a donor.

Mr. Abdulkareem, a guest on ‘E-splash on TVC’ on Friday, recalled that seven years ago, he started feeling something was wrong with his right kidney.

Despite stopping smoking and drinking according to the doctor’s advice, about two years ago, he found that the pain was getting worse and told my wife that she needed to go to the hospital.

“So we went to the hospital, and the doctor confirmed that I have stage 4 kidney problems and the only thing I can do now is start dialysis, and it can be canceled if I do the first or second.

“If it doesn’t happen, he feels that the best option for me is to do a kidney transplant. Right in the hospital, I asked him if it was possible for the hospital to source, he said no, I have to bring my own donor, and it has to be a member family, and they must be between 18 and 65.” he said.

A former member of the Remedies group said that at that time her husband offered to be a donor.

“We never discussed it. We never said anything. So they did the first two tests, and we were compatible. We had about 15 more tests to do. We did it all out. Everything was ok,” he recalled.

The background

Eedris shot into the limelight after being part of the group Remedies, which included Tony Tetuila and Eddy Montana, before eventually going their separate ways, each pursuing a solo career.

Eedris released his first solo album, “Pass”, in 2002, which was well received by music experts, followed by Mr. Dosen, which mainly focused on sexual harassment in universities.