Experienced Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem in his latest protest song ” Tell your dadDespite the recent broadcast ban by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), it is spreading on digital platforms.
In a memorandum on April 10, 2025, NBC banned the radio and television station songs on the grounds of violating Nigerian broadcasting regulations. Boldly criticized tracks President Tinubu BallThe government is classified as “Don’t be broadcasted (NTBB)” Due to its “Inappropriate and offensive” Lyrical content.
Ironically, censorship seems to have expanded the song’s popularity. As of the time of reporting, Tell your dad On YouTube, it has soared to over 89,000 views and 2,800 likes. That’s 22,754 views shortly after its release. On Spotify, it has exceeded 30,000 streams, reflecting strong support from Nigerians online.
Response to development Tell your dadEedris Abdulkareem on Instagram with his 2004 Hot Take care of yourselfalso prohibited. He wrote: “It is obvious that in Nigeria, the government always regards truth and constructive criticism as a crime.”
The Musicians Association of Performance in Nigeria (PMAN) also expressed its stance, warning that the ban could backfire with more attention and support for the song.
Nobel Prize winner joins the critical chorus Professor Wole Soyinka Abu Dhabi issued a statement condemning NBC’s move to return to dangerous censorship and attacks on art freedom. Soyinka wrote in a sarcastic tone: “Not only should the alleged offensive record be banned – the musician himself should be banned. Next, any music association where PMAN or Abdulkareem is a member should also be carried out under the hammer.”
He added that censorship of this nature not only threatens democracy, but ultimately deceiving itself: “The ban can promote the artist’s nest eggs due to promotions from the Liberal Government. Mr. Abdul Karem must always twist his path to happiness. I envy him.”
Interestingly, Soyinka admits that he hasn’t heard the song, but emphasizes that the core issue is not about the lyrics, but about the broader democratic free speech principle. “The government’s intolerance of criticism is already on the slippery slope of the abyss,” He warned.
Nigerians on social media also rallied behind Abdulkareem. As the controversy develops, Tell your dad Continue to lead the discussion online. In this way, it emphasizes music as a tool for political commentary and the unintended consequences of censorship in the digital age.
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