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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a strong warning to the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) following its controversial decision to ban a politically charged song by veteran rapper Eedris Abdulkareem.
The song, titled “Tell Your Papa,” directly addresses Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following Seyi’s recent claim that his father is the “greatest president in Nigeria’s history.”
In the track, Abdulkareem delivers a fiery message urging Seyi to tell his father the truth about Nigeria’s harsh economic and security realities—issues that many believe the Tinubu administration has failed to properly address.
According to an internal memo dated April 9, 2025, and signed by Susan Obi, NBC’s Coordinating Director of Broadcast Monitoring, the song was officially labeled “Not To Be Broadcast (NTBB)”. The ban cites Section 3.1.8 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code, which prohibits content deemed to be of “objectionable nature.”
In a swift reaction, SERAP has given the NBC a 48-hour ultimatum to reverse the ban or face legal action. The non-governmental organization, known for its advocacy in promoting transparency and accountability, made the announcement via its official social media channels on April 10, 2025.
“We call on the NBC to immediately lift the politically motivated ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song. This action is a violation of freedom of expression and the public’s right to information,” SERAP said in a statement.
Eedris Abdulkareem, known for his unapologetic activism through music, is no stranger to controversy. With a career spanning over two decades, the rapper has consistently used his platform to speak out against socio-economic injustice and political oppression.
The new song, “Tell Your Papa,” appears to continue that legacy—questioning Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” campaign promises amidst record-high inflation and increasing insecurity across the nation.
