Afrobeats star Timaya has publicly criticized veteran singer Eedris Abdulkareem, stating that his talkative nature has earned him a lack of respect in the music industry.
In a recent interview with Naija FM in Lagos, Timaya dismissed comparisons between his personality and Abdulkareem’s, emphasizing that he doesn’t share the same tendency to be overly talkative.
“I don’t talk like Eedris, and I don’t behave like him,” Timaya said. “Nobody is afraid of him because he talks too much. He has always been a talkative.”
Timaya further clarified that he doesn’t seek to intimidate others, instead focusing on earning respect through his actions. “I don’t even want people to be afraid of me. I respect myself so that people will respect me.”
Regarding his relationship with Abdulkareem, Timaya stated that they never had a personal connection, describing their dynamic as a typical boss-apprentice relationship.