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
broadcast 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 administration 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 travelled 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.
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