Eedris Abdulkareem

Eedris Abdulkareem, born Eedris Turayo Abdulkareem Ajenifuja, is a Nigerian hip hop artist.

Born to a polygamous family in Kano, Nigeria, 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."  His name, Abdulkareem, means "Slave of the generous God".
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.

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 on board 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. Recently, he left Nigeria and went to Brazil where he met his bride. Now he's with 2 sons living on São Paulo, Brazil. His sons are Lucas and Thiago (MC Cremado)

In November 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.

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.
Discography
Album Information
P.A.S.S

    Kennis Music, 2002
    1. Intro
    2. Oko 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)
    9. Ugo men man from d

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