Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Sunny Green Itodo
Published on 2024-02-20 13:48:06
In a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, controversial singer Eedris Abdulkareem made some startling claims about an incident involving American rapper 50 Cent and his crew during a concert organized by Nigerian Breweries in 2004. Abdulkareem alleged that 50 Cent’s bouncers “flogged and chased” several Nigerian artists, including P-Square, out of the backstage at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos on the first day of the concert.
According to Abdulkareem, when 50 Cent’s bouncers approached him to leave the backstage, he refused, and it took the intervention of one of the organizers to prevent a confrontation between him and the Americans. He revealed that he was expecting to be confronted by 50 Cent’s crew and refused to leave when they eventually asked him to, prompting them to report him to the organizer.
Abdulkareem also claimed that Charly Boy, a fellow Nigerian musician, betrayed him by accepting a bribe from Nigerian Breweries to destroy the evidence of 50 Cent’s crew bullying him during the incident, and subsequently blacklisted him. He alleged that DJ Tee had recorded everything that happened between him and 50 Cent’s crew on the plane, but Charly Boy took the tape and used it to negotiate with Nigerian Breweries, resulting in his blacklisting.
The singer’s revelations shed light on the alleged mistreatment and bullying of Nigerian artists by international acts during concerts and events, highlighting the power dynamics and conflicts within the music industry. The incident also raises questions about the role of organizers and fellow artists in protecting and advocating for their colleagues in the face of such confrontations.
Abdulkareem’s account of the events underscores the challenges faced by Nigerian artists in their interactions with international acts and the need for solidarity and support within the music community. It also juxtaposes the glamour and excitement of live performances with the behind-the-scenes confrontations and power struggles that often go unnoticed by the public.
The podcast episode has sparked conversations and reactions from fans and industry insiders, prompting discussions about the treatment of Nigerian artists by their international counterparts and the responsibilities of organizers and fellow artists in ensuring the safety and well-being of performers.
The allegations made by Abdulkareem have reignited interest in the 2004 incident and have raised important questions about accountability, transparency, and solidarity within the music industry. It remains to be seen how the revelations will impact the dynamics of future interactions between Nigerian artists and international acts, and whether it will inspire discussions and actions to address the power imbalances and conflicts that exist within the music community.
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