Veteran musician Eedris Abdulkareem claims that he performed a pivotal position in propelling Nigerian artists like Davido, Burna Boy, and Wizkid to worldwide recognition.
Abdulkareem asserts that his rise up towards mistreatment by live performance promoters in 2004, which led to a confrontation with American rapper 50 Cent and his G-Unit crew in Nigeria, laid the groundwork for the success of those artists.
Despite acknowledging the non-public penalties of his actions on his profession, Abdulkareem views it as a vital sacrifice that in the end paved the way in which for the rise of stars like Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido.
He made these statements throughout an interview with The Honest Bunch Podcast.
In his phrases;
“You heard someone like Burna Boy said nobody helped him in Nigeria. Would you have been a star without some people starting the revolution? That is a stupid talk.”
“You wouldn’t have been where you are if we didn’t make this industry what it is; if we didn’t fight for it. Unfortunately, most of them don’t appreciate it. And I don’t give a dime.”
“It [fighting for Nigerian music industry] affected my career but it was a beautiful sacrifice that gave birth to Davido, Boy, Wizkid, and everybody today. For me, what’s more important is that I have done what God asked me to do and our music is now allover the world.”
“I have opened the road for them. It’s their responsibility to appreciate the fight. And if them don’t, I don’t give a dime.”
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