Eedris Abdulkareem Announces Music Video Showcasing Edo State Governor's Projects
Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has revealed plans to produce a new music video and documentary that will feature the performance and infrastructure projects of Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo. This announcement follows a comprehensive tour across various parts of Edo State, where the artist personally inspected high-profile development initiatives.
Tour of Key Infrastructure Sites
During his visit, Eedris Abdulkareem, accompanied by Edo State Commissioner for Information and Communication Kasim Afegbua, toured multiple significant projects. These included the Sapele Road flyover at Adesuwa Junction, ongoing road construction at NEPA Junction, the Ramat Park flyover, and extensive road networks in Temboga and surrounding areas. The rapper expressed being impressed by the developmental strides observed, stating that his music would serve as a medium to document these achievements.
Balanced Approach to Governance Critique
Eedris Abdulkareem emphasized that while he remains a vocal critic of bad governance, he is prepared to give honor where it is due based on his findings in Edo State. He noted that his upcoming release would reflect both positive and negative observations if necessary, maintaining a balanced perspective. The artist plans to return to Edo State for a three-week period to film the music video, capturing the infrastructure developments visually and musically.
Historical Context and Future Plans
Reflecting on his career, Eedris mentioned his iconic track 'Nigeria Jagajaga' from 25 years ago and how former President Olusegun Obasanjo has since become associated with the term. He urged the public to await his new music, which will articulate the developmental progress under Governor Okpebholo's administration. The rapper affirmed that he communicates primarily through his music and that the upcoming video would drop soon, highlighting Edo State's advancements.
This move comes after previous reports where Eedris Abdulkareem criticized federal government actions, including a banned diss track, showcasing his ongoing engagement with political and social issues through his art.
