Popular Nigerian music icon, Eedris Abdulkareem, is set to undergo kidney transplant.

A statement released on behalf of Eedris’ Lakreem Entertainment, Myke Pam said the ‘Nigeria Jaga Jaga’ crooner is undergoing dialysis at an undisclosed hospital in Lagos, adding that he is scheduled to have a transplant by the end of July.

“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.”

Popular Nigerian rapper, MI Abaga, in his tweet, also pleaded to Nigerians for help on behalf of his colleague.

“I received the sad news yesterday that Nigerian music Icon @EedrisOriginal Eedris Abdul Kareem has been battling with Kidney failure and needs our help.

“Save Eedris Abdulkareem now! Our brother has been diagnosed with Kidney Failure and requires surgery urgently. We have a donor in His Family. The Hospital has fixed 27th July 2022 for this Emergency surgery.”