Nigeria, July 16 -- Veteran Nigerian rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem, has called on political leaders in the country to cultivate empathy and genuinely connect with the struggles of ordinary citizens, warning that only then can they expect compassion when they are gone.

The outspoken artist shared his thoughts across his social media platforms while reacting to the mixed reactions trailing the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Buhari, who passed away on Sunday at a medical facility in the United Kingdom following a long-term illness, has been the subject of both praise and criticism since his demise.

While tributes have continued to pour in from political allies and supporters, many Nigerians have taken to social media to express ...