Eedris Abdulkareem’s surgery was scheduled for Wednesday, July 27, but has been postponed. His team, however, promised to keep Nigerians posted
By Mosope Micheals
Doctors have postponed the kidney transplant surgery of ailing veteran rapper, Eedris Turayo Abdulkareem Ajenifuja, better known as Eedris Abdulkareem.
This was announced by Lakreem Entertainment Inc, the singer’s record label while updating his fans and Nigerians on the singer’s health on Thursday, July 28.
Eedris Abdulkareem was diagnosed with kidney failure not so long ago and has been undergoing dialysis since then.
On Wednesday, his team disclosed that the ‘Jaga Jaga’ crooner was set to undergo the kidney transplant after £4,269 (N2,136,345.49) was raised to that effect.
Prior to that, the former lead rapper of the defunct Hip Hop band ‘The Remedies’, on Friday, July 22, shared details of a GoFundMe account with fans who wanted to contribute to the surgery on his Instagram page and thanked them for their support.
His management in a statement yesterday, said the kidney transplant earlier scheduled for Wednesday, July 27 has been postponed by the doctors.
The statement further said Eedris is in high spirits, making a few cameo appearances and abiding by all the doctor’s directives and required lifestyle changes.
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It also urged Nigerians to continue praying for the singer, while promising to update his fans when a new date has been picked.
The statement read, ”In furtherance of our earlier report on the health challenges of the Nigerian Hip Hop Czar Eedris Abdulkareem, and our promise and commitment to keep you updated as we move along with the process, the management of Lakreem Entertainment on behalf of the Abdulkareem family, hereby reports that the scheduled kidney transplant surgery which was tentatively slated for the July 27, have been moved forward by the doctors.
”As we await the substantive surgery date, which may take place any moment from now as all arrangements have been made, we wish to also use this opportunity to thank and appreciate everyone for your massive outpouring of prayers, love, care, affection and support.
”The show of love and support from both home and abroad have been quite amazing and truly overwhelming. Most importantly, it means the world to the ailing Eedris, as it undoubtedly represents the required tonic that is most helpful in propelling him to fight and win this battle. We will be forever grateful. May God continue to bless and abide with us all.”
