Veteran Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has reignited political discourse with a fiery new track aimed at Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following Seyi’s recent claim that his father is “the greatest president in Nigeria’s history.”
In a viral video from an event in Adamawa State, Seyi boldly defended his father’s administration, saying:
“The only president that created an economy that has benefitted everybody… the only president that is not trying to enrich his own pocket.”
"It was never politics, but they keep coming for me, they keep coming for my family, they keep coming for your father, they keep coming for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the greatest president in the history of Nigeria." – Seyi Tinubu. pic.twitter.com/dqeO96zMRl
— Imran Muhammad (@Imranmuhdz) March 17, 2025
He further credited President Tinubu with empowering the youth and fostering national unity.
However, Eedris Abdulkareem, known for his no-holds-barred activism, wasn’t having it. In his latest song, the legendary “Jaga Jaga” crooner clapped back at Seyi with biting lyrics reflecting the frustration of many Nigerians:
“Seyi, tell your papa country hard. Tell your papa people dey die. Tell your papa this one don pass jagajaga. I swear your papa no try.”
Eedris Abdulkareem drops (Tell Your Papa) listen and share.https://t.co/MTiPiTQJjH pic.twitter.com/ClhiUrRZSa
— Eedris Abdulkareem (@EedrisOriginal) April 6, 2025
He continued, slamming the first family’s disconnect from everyday Nigerians:
“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 also called out the government’s unfulfilled promises and rising insecurity:
“On behalf of Nigerians, take our message to him; kidnappers dey kill Nigerians.”
The track has since stirred heavy debate online, with many praising Eedris for speaking truth to power, while others defend Seyi’s loyalty to his father.
In a time of biting inflation, insecurity, and nationwide protests, this war of words adds another layer to Nigeria’s tense socio-political climate. Whether or not the presidency will respond remains to be seen — but one thing is certain: Eedris’ voice is echoing across the country once again.
