Eedris Abulkareem, the ace rapper, has reacted to the ban on his recent single by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC).
The single Tell Your Papa, which takes a swipe at President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, was prohibited from radio and TV broadcasts over its objectionable nature.
In an Instagram post, the rapper said the song, which he described as a form of truth and constructive criticism, is being treated like a big crime.
Eedris said the NBC action is reminiscent of his 2004 experience with his hit song Jaga Jaga, which was also banned by former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration.
The rapper described Tinubu’s administration as one of the most insensitive, vindictive, and grossly maleficent” in Nigeria’s history.
It’s obvious that in Nigeria, Truth and constructive criticism is always deemed as a big crime by the government, he wrote.
And this present government led by President Bola Tinubu, is now going on record as one of the most insensitive, vindictive and grossly maleficent administrations 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 crumbs 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 traveled 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!!!
In June 2024, the rapper released a song titled ‘Emilokan’, where he called out Enoch Adeboye, the founder of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
He challenged the cleric to be critical of Tinubu’s government as he did during Goodluck Jonathan’s administration.
