NBC has banned all Nigerian broadcast stations from airing Eedris Abdulkareem’s politically charged new music, Inform Your Papa, over considerations about its content material.
The Nationwide Broadcasting Fee (NBC) has formally banned Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem’s newest protest music, Inform Your Papa, from being aired on broadcast stations throughout the nation.
In a letter dated April 9, 2025, the regulatory physique deemed the politically charged music “inappropriate for broadcast,” citing Part 3.1.8 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code. The NBC said the observe contained content material thought-about objectionable and urged stations to take care of accountable broadcasting by avoiding its airplay.
“The Nationwide Broadcasting Fee has recognized the music ‘Inform Your Papa’ by Eedris Abdulkareem… as content material deemed inappropriate for broadcast,” the letter learn, warning stations towards airing the music.
The controversial single straight targets Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, urging him to confront the realities of on a regular basis Nigerians and talk the nation’s struggles to his father. The music highlights deepening financial woes and safety considerations whereas critiquing the youthful Tinubu’s latest assertion praising his father as “the best president in Nigeria’s historical past.”
In the meantime, this isn’t Eedris Abdulkareem’s first conflict with authorities over his politically-driven music. His 2004 hit Jaga Jaga was equally banned for its daring commentary on authorities shortcomings, cementing his popularity as a voice of protest inside the business.
Lastly, as of the time of this report, neither Eedris Abdulkareem nor Seyi Tinubu has issued a public response to the ban.
