Eedris Abdulkareem Blasts Burna Boy For Saying 'No One Helped' His Career (Video)

Veteran Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has criticized his junior colleague Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy.

In a clip going viral from ‘The Honest Bunch’ Podcast, Eedris Abdulkareem had quite a lot to say about a range of topics.

In the forthcoming podcast episode slated for release on Monday, February 19, 2024, Eedris Abdulkareem delivered a scathing rebuke aimed at Burna Boy’s assertions.

Some of the people and issues the veteran singer spoke about include Charly Boy, the state of the nation, his rift with American rapper 50 Cent, and Burna Boy, amongst others.

Burna Boy has been very vocal about his solo journey to the top and how he got no help from anyone in the industry.

Burna Boy had made a statement in 2020, where he garnered attention by asserting that none of his senior colleagues had paved the way for his success.

This remarks ignited debate across the industry, with Burna Boy claiming that he received minimal support and faced animosity from peers.

The veteran artist condemned Burna Boy’s comments as “stupid talk,” expressing disbelief at the notion that the Nigerian music industry had not provided any assistance to the acclaimed singer.

“You hear someone like Burna Boy say no one helped him in Nigeria. That’s stupid talk”

- Eedris Abdulkareem pic.twitter.com/7Gu8TXus9G

— 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) February 17, 2024

Eedris Abdulkareem’s critique showcases the ongoing dialogue surrounding the dynamics of support and mentorship within the Nigerian music scene.

As anticipation mounts for the release of the full podcast episode, fans and industry observers eagerly await further insights into this intriguing exchange between two influential figures in Nigerian music.