Mr. Lecturer
Eedris Abdulkareem made his first mark on the climb toward pop stardom as part of the hip-hop/r&b group, “Remedies” with Eddie Montana, but seeking the usual “creative freedom” and “improved margins,” moved as a self-named solo act.
I’m still undecided on where I stand with Eedris as a personality (his stunts and words about fellow musicians have been grating at best, but that’s probably best left for another post) but his productions can be creative, fun and socially-minded. This is best seen in the comedic presentation of “Mr. Lecturer,” where he satirizes University Lecturers while bringing about an awareness of sexual harassment. Because I previously knew little about Eedris, at first glance the message of the video wasn’t clear until the very end.
Eedris is fantastic on the music video, but the music is barely passable. Not only is the musical composition & instrumentation pretty poor, the audio levels are pushed to the point of clipping (blaring audio… think shouting during a Naija film.) If you’ve heard the Mr. Lecturer remix, you’ll see that it’s a big improvement on the original.
Regardless, I commend Eedris for taking a stand on a social issue and using his platform to send this important message against sexual harassment.
“I dedicate this video to every woman out there. If your lecturer or boss harassed you sexually, don’t hesitate tot tell you parents or call the police immediately.
Help put an end to sexual harassment.”
*Watch out for Part 2*
Eedris Abdulkareem
Mr. Lecturer
Note the “watch out for part 2″ slipped in at the very end… this notice applies for me as well! But for now…
Check out the video and video stills in the gallery.
June 14th, 2005 at 2:58 am
eedris abdulkareem is still da bomb in nigeria .
June 14th, 2005 at 10:46 am
so when we going to get the Lecturer remix, shey the sound betta pass di original ? also i beg Maintain!!!!
June 14th, 2005 at 10:59 am
oh boy, make una cool down small :D. I will post the remix and also maintain… all things in good time!
June 18th, 2005 at 9:21 am
saw the video on some ghana channel in the uk. dope
June 29th, 2005 at 2:56 pm
with no real interest in controversy (interest piqued anyway) did Eedris ever reply the Ruggedman dis?
June 29th, 2005 at 4:07 pm
To my knowledge, Eedris has yet to reply to ruggedman’s comments which were in reply to Eedris’ original running off at the mouth.
July 3rd, 2005 at 4:09 pm
Great video; Great website…I hope Eedris goes far. He’s very talented
July 27th, 2005 at 3:50 am
just to say ilove ur playings as ur give ur country aproud dat is very good says by me tayo.
December 27th, 2005 at 7:15 am
wat u dere edris
December 27th, 2005 at 7:18 am
edris why should ruggedman talk to u like that
March 6th, 2006 at 8:39 am
thank uncle eedris 4 me
March 17th, 2006 at 4:19 pm
eedri,i want to let u know that ur lats album letter to mr. presido was fantastic.keep it up.
March 21st, 2006 at 6:27 am
i all love you and kuma nagonai sai anjima i love you
May 11th, 2006 at 8:06 am
mr edris walahi ni9 ne yaro daga garin jos, noting they happen , no long thing i dey with u
June 6th, 2006 at 10:18 pm
edris , keep on giving us the best .
June 28th, 2006 at 5:02 am
baba mi edris no wahala keep on moving ur enemy go joy with u after?GOOD LUCK EEDRIS(KADUNA BASE}
July 3rd, 2006 at 1:12 am
eedris cause you go amen that is why you are giving us this grammer ya!ya1ya! nawa oooooooooo!
August 21st, 2006 at 7:22 am
edris i really loves ur musics.
September 16th, 2006 at 12:07 pm
dis is from ame, i am ur biggest fan
love eileen.
April 19th, 2007 at 10:47 pm
I like Idris Songs. Pls i wanna know if there is a website for idris abdulkareem?
May 1st, 2007 at 5:19 am
idris tell mr.presido more of it we are right behind u.agwentus rivers base.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
I really love Edris and if he is back 4 real he is welcome.But i really want 2 no if he has a website,and i really want 2 no his new song koleyewo
August 8th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
Edris what did u do 2 dem dis won every body is angry about u.But dat.There problem.If its possible 2 send koleyewo lyris 2 my box i will be greatful.davidson6262002@yahoo.co.uk