Afrobeats star, Timaya, has made some shocking claims about veteran singer Eedris Abdulkareem in a recent interview with Naija FM, Lagos. When the host compared Timaya’s personality to Abdulkareem’s, Timaya quickly downplayed the comparison, stating that he doesn’t talk or behave like Abdulkareem.
According to Timaya, Abdulkareem is not respected in the music industry because he talks too much. “Nobody is afraid of him because he talks too much. He has always been a talkative,” Timaya said. He also emphasized that he doesn’t want people to be afraid of him, and that he respects himself so that others will respect him.
When asked about his relationship with Abdulkareem, Timaya revealed that they don’t have any reason to communicate. “I have never had any problem with Eedris. It was just a relationship of the boss and apprentice. I don’t even think he knows my name at that time. I only gave him shoutout because he was part of my success story,” Timaya explained.
Timaya also shared his thoughts on how Abdulkareem treated him when he was serving in his band. “When I was serving in his band, he didn’t have any reason to build a relationship with me. When people are serving you, don’t act like you’re tolerating them, treat them like family because you don’t know tomorrow,” Timaya advised.
This interview has sparked a lot of controversy, with many fans weighing in on social media. Some have defended Timaya’s comments, while others have criticized him for speaking negatively about Abdulkareem. Regardless, it’s clear that there is some tension between the two musicians.
In other news, famous Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has opened up about her battle with a life-threatening illness. The 46-year-old made this known in a recent video, where she revealed that she has been hospitalized for some time.
It’s been a tough year for many celebrities, and it seems like Timaya and Abdulkareem are no exception. Let’s hope that they can put their differences aside and focus on their music and fans.
