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Eedris Abdulkareem slams FG over ban over ‘Tell Your Papa’ protest song
Veteran Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has reacted to the federal government’s decision to ban his latest protest song, Tell Your Papa, accusing authorities of suppressing free speech and silencing dissent.
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) recently issued a directive prohibiting radio and TV stations from airing the politically charged track. The directive cited concerns over its “objectionable content” and alleged breach of broadcast regulations.
In a fiery Instagram post, Abdulkareem decried the ban, calling it yet another attempt to punish those offering constructive criticism. He aimed at President Bola Tinubu’s government, labeling it “insensitive, vindictive, and disastrously incompetent,” accusing it of failing to deliver meaningful progress in key sectors.
The outspoken artist also voiced his discontent with those who continue to support the current administration, referring to them as “happy slaves begging for scraps from their masters.” He expressed his frustration with Nigeria’s ongoing political struggles, citing the same oppressive tactics seen during former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s era when his 2004 anthem Jaga Jaga was also banned.
Abdulkareem concluded his remarks by emphasizing that the ongoing suppression of free speech reflects Nigeria’s long-standing issues with government accountability and the stifling of alternative viewpoints.
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