Nigeria Bans Eedris Abdulkareem's Anti-Tinubu Song on Broadcasting Networks

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) of Nigeria has banned Eedris Abdulkareem's protest song 'Tell Your Papa', deeming it 'objectionable' and violating the country's broadcasting code. The song criticizes President Bola Tinubu, addressing his son Seyi and highlighting the economic hardships and insecurity faced by Nigerians since Tinubu took office in May 2023. Abdulkareem's lyrics urge Seyi to convey the struggles of the populace to his father, emphasizing the rising cost of living and rampant insecurity, including issues with kidnapping and militant groups. The NBC's directive, classified as Not To Be Broadcast (NTBB), cites the song's failure to meet public decency standards. Despite the ban, the song has sparked significant online discussion and remains popular on social media. Abdulkareem has condemned the ban as an attempt to suppress free speech and dissent against the government.