In the midst of an ongoing feud between veteran singer Eedris Abdulkareem and Afrobeat sensation Burna Boy, the former has taken to Instagram to address the situation. Eedris open letter expressed disappointment over Burna Boy allegedly wishing him dead and mocking his health struggles.
The conflict between the two musicians revolves around accusations of disrespect towards Afrobeats and allegations of Burna Boy appropriating Fela Kuti’s songs. Abdulkareem, in his Instagram post, condemned the act of wishing harm upon him, considering it deeply saddening and disappointing, particularly coming from a celebrated artist like Burna Boy.
Abdulkareem criticized Burna Boy for mocking his health crisis and disparaging those who aided in his recovery, deeming such behavior as shameful. He further denounced the alleged threat on his life, labeling the pretense of possessing divine power as tasteless humor.
In response to Burna Boy’s actions, Abdulkareem announced his intention to reply through his medium of expression: music. He hinted at an upcoming song titled “Essay to Burna Boy,” set to be released in a fortnight.
The open letter is part of the ongoing saga between the two artists, and fans are eagerly anticipating the musical response as tensions continue to rise. Stay tuned for the forthcoming release as Abdulkareem addresses the situation through his artistry.