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“Tell Your Papa” by Eedris Abdulkareem Banned by NBC, Eedris Reacts
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has prohibited Nigerian radio and television stations from airing the viral song “Tell Your Papa” by veteran rapper Eedris Abdulkareem, citing concerns over its “objectionable nature.”
In a memo dated April 9, 2025, and signed by the Coordinating Director of Broadcast Monitoring, Susan Obi, the NBC designated the track as Not To Be Broadcast (NTBB) under Section 3.1.8 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.
This section bars content considered inappropriate, offensive, or contrary to public decency from being aired on Nigerian broadcast platforms.
Despite the song’s popularity on social media, the commission stated that its lyrical content does not align with the standards of responsible broadcasting.
The statement titled, “Restriction on boradcasting ‘Tell Your Papa’ by Eedris Abdulkareem,’ read, “The National Broadcasting Commission has identified the song ‘Tell Your Papa’ by Eedris Abdulkareem, currently trending on social media, as content deemed inappropriate for broadcast due to its objectionable nature.
” It is therefore classified as Not To Be Broadcast (NTBB), as it violates Section 3.1.8 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.
“The commission requests that your station exercises discretion and refrains from airing this song to maintain responsible broadcasting standards.
“Your cooperation and commitment to upholding greatly appreciated. Thank you, Susan Obi -Coordinating Director, Broadcast Monitoring.”
The recently released and controversial track takes direct aim at Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, urging him to confront his father about Nigeria’s deepening socio-economic crisis.
Titled “Tell Your Papa,” the song was shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday by veteran artist Eedris Abdulkareem. In the hard-hitting piece, Abdulkareem delivers an unfiltered critique of the dire conditions faced by ordinary Nigerians.
The song appears to be a response to remarks made by Seyi Tinubu during a visit to Adamawa State, where he hailed his father as “the greatest president in Nigeria’s history.”
In his verses, Abdulkareem raps, “Seyi, tell your papa country hard. Tell your papa people dey die. Tell your papa this one don pass jagajaga.”
He continues: “Seyi, how far? I swear your papa no try. Too much empty promises. On behalf of Nigerians, take our message to him; kidnappers dey kill Nigerians.”
Calling out Seyi’s privilege, Abdulkareem adds: “Seyi, try travel by road without your security make you feel the pains of fellow Nigerians. You dey fly private jets, insecurity no be your problem.”
Eedris Abdulkareem reacts to NBC ban on his new song TELL YOUR PAPA
NBC JUST BANNED MY NEW SINGLE “TELL YOUR PAPA”
It’s obvious that in Nigeria, Truth and constructive criticism is always deemed as a big crime by the government, and 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.
Just under 2 years of his presidency, and the results are just frighteningly abysmal from all fronts. And this is a fact, known by all Nigerians, irrespective of religion, tribe and political affiliations, except for the few happy slaves grovelling for crumps from their paymaster’s table!
The attached letter has been sent to all broadcast houses in Nigeria, instructing them to shield the government by hiding the candle under the table.
Well, I have travelled this road before as this is reminiscent of the ban of my song “Jaga Jaga”, by the Obasanjo administration 21 years ago!
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!!!