Only Happy Slaves Taking Crumbs Will Approve Tinubu Govt – Eedris Abdulkareem Reacts To Ban Of New Song ‘Tell Your Papa’
Nigerian hip-hop artist Eedris Abdulkareem has slammed the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for banning his latest single, “Tell Your Papa,” a politically charged track ir jordan 4 tour yellow 200 that he says delivers “truth and constructive criticism” to those in power.
OSUN DEFENDER reports that the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) slammed a broadcast ban on the song, declaring it “objectionable” and “unfit” for public airplay on radio and television stations across the country.
In a memo dated April 9, 2025, signed by Susan Obi, the Coordinating Director of Broadcast Monitoring, the commission said the song has been classified as Not To Be Broadcast (NTBB) under Section 3.1.8 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code, which prohibits content considered offensive.
Abdulkareem, while reacting to the ban, revealed that NBC had issued a directive to broadcast stations across the country, instructing them not to air the new song.
The artist described the ban as a blatant attempt by the government to silence dissent and suppress free speech.
“It’s obvious that in Nigeria, truth and constructive criticism is always deemed as a big crime by the government,” Abdulkareem said.
“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.”
According to Abdulkareem, the song highlights the worsening economic conditions, rising poverty, and unchecked government excesses since Tinubu assumed office in May 2023.
“Just under two years of his presidency, and the results are just frighteningly abysmal from all fronts.
“This is a fact, known by all Nigerians, irrespective of religion Jordan Brand had the tough task of following up the widely successful , Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG Black Dark Powder Blue UK 11 , Fenua-environnementShops Marketplace, tribe and political affiliations, except for the few happy slaves grovelling for crumbs from their paymaster’s table.”
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
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