Veteran rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has hit back at the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) following the ban of his new single “Tell Your Papa,” accusing the body of trying to silence the truth and hinder constructive criticism.
This followed a memo issued by NBC on April 9, 2025, which banned “Tell Your Papa” from airplay, citing breaches of decency standards.
On Thursday, the outspoken artist took to Instagram to condemn the ban, claiming it was politically motivated and accusing President Bola Tinubu’s administration of being “insensitive” and “vindictive.”
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“NBC JUST BANNED MY NEW SINGLE ‘TELL YOUR PAPA’… It’s obvious that in Nigeria, truth and constructive criticism is always deemed a big crime by the government,” Abdulkareem wrote.
In his post, Eedris drew parallels between the recent ban and the 2004 censorship of his iconic protest song “Jaga Jaga” by the Olusegun Obasanjo administration, expressing concern over Nigeria’s lack of progress amid the continuous silencing of dissenting voices.
“This present government led by President Bola Tinubu is now going on record as one of the most insensitive, vindictive and grossly maleficent administration ever to preside over the affairs of Nigeria,” he added.
Abdulkareem also criticised the NBC’s directive to broadcasters, classifying the song as “Not To Be Broadcast (NTBB)” due to its “objectionable nature” under Section 3.1.8 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code. He implied that the action was a deliberate attempt to protect the government from public criticism.
“They are instructing broadcast houses to shield the government by hiding the candle under the table… Any wonder why Nigeria hasn’t made impactful strides all these years? The conscience is an open wound, only the truth can heal it. Aluta Continua!” he noted.
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