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By Seyi Babalola
Eedris Abdulkareem, a veteran Nigerian singer, has shared his opinions on the current generation of Nigerian musicians.
He said that the new generation of artists is merely capitalizing on the work of those who came before them for personal benefit.
In a recent interview with SRTV, Eedris Abdulkareem underlined the importance of singers prioritizing substance over superficiality, and utilizing their platforms to address critical societal concerns rather than promoting frivolous entertainment.
His concern originates from his perception that the current generation of musicians is primarily concerned with profiting from the effort and legacy of senior artists such as himself, rather than contributing to the greater good.
Eedris Abdulkareem feels that this self-centred approach ignores the responsibility that comes with having power.
The “Jaga Jaga” singer emphasized that the younger generation of musicians’ quest for personal prosperity is shortsighted, as they fail to consider the consequences of their acts for their extended families.
He warned them that while they may be able to leave the nation in times of crisis, their loved ones may not be as lucky.
“The younger generation of [Nigerian] musicians are not ready. They are just there to capitalise on what we worked for and make money for themselves. They are very selfish people.
“They feel they and their family have visas to flee the country if crisis arises but they should remember that their extended family members don’t have visas.
“They will all die here. So, don’t be selfish. Use your music to talk about ills in the society as much as you are using your music to promote frivolities.”
