Breaking: ‘Jaga Jaga’ Crooner, Idris Abdulkareem Battles Kidney Failure; Appreciates Fans

By Akinwale Kasali

Superstar Rapper and entertainer, Idris Abdulkareem is in a critical state, after been diagnosed of Kidney failure.

The ‘Nigeria Jagajaga’ crooner has not been really active in the music space for years now, after trying unsuccessfully to resuscitate his music career.

The controversial rapper is currently receiving treatment in Lagos, with a scheduled Transplant Surgery slated for July ending.

Disclosing the health state of the Kogi State-born musician, his friend and colleague Myke Pam said Eedris is still in high spirit despite his condition.

In a statement released on behalf of Eedris’ Lakreem Entertainment, Myke Pam said the entertainer is undergoing dialysis at an undisclosed hospital in Lagos.

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.”

Abdulkareem says he is in good spirit Inspite of his current health challenges.

“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,” the 48 years old said.

He added that he is overwhelmed by the show of love by Nigerians who have been praying for him since the news of his diagnosis, broke.