Amnesty Slams NBC Over Eedris Abdulkareem’s Song Ban

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) banned Eedris Abdulkareem’s protest song “Tell Your Papa” on April 9, 2025, sparking outrage. The track, slamming President Tinubu’s administration over hardship and insecurity, was deemed “objectionable.” Amnesty International hit back, calling the ban “unconstitutional” and a violation of free speech. They warn it silences artists and threatens Nigeria’s democracy.

Abdulkareem’s lyrics, like “Seyi, tell your papa country hard,” echo public frustration. The ban has only boosted the song’s popularity, with fans streaming it in defiance. This isn’t new—his 2004 hit “Jaga Jaga” faced similar censorship. Will “Tell Your Papa” become another anthem of resistance?

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