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NBC Bans Eedris Abdulkareem’s Protest Song ‘tell Your Papa’ From Radio, TV (18857 Views)

treesun: 4:53pm On Apr 10

The National Broadcasting Commission has barred Nigerian radio and television stations from airing the trending song “Tell Your Papa” by veteran rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem, citing its “objectionable nature.”

In a memo dated April 9, 2025 and issued by the Coordinating Director of Broadcast Monitoring, Susan Obi, the commission declared the track Not To Be Broadcast (NTBB) under Section 3.1.8 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.

This section prohibits content deemed inappropriate, offensive, or in breach of public decency from being aired on Nigerian broadcast platforms.

According to the NBC, while the song has gained momentum across social media platforms, its lyrical content fails to meet the standards of responsible broadcasting.

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The statement titled, “Restriction on boradcasting ‘Tell Your Papa’ by Eedris Abdulkareem,’ read, “The National Broadcasting Commission has identified the song ‘Tell Your Papa’ by Eedris Abdulkareem, currently trending on social media, as content deemed inappropriate for broadcast due to its objectionable nature.

NBC Bans Eedris Abdulkareem’s “Tell Your Papa” From Airwaves
” It is therefore classified as Not To Be Broadcast (NTBB), as it violates Section 3.1.8 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.

“The commission requests that your station exercises discretion and refrains from airing this song to maintain responsible broadcasting standards.

“Your cooperation and commitment to upholding greatly appreciated. Thank you, Susan Obi -Coordinating Director, Broadcast Monitoring.”

The controversial song, released earlier this week, targets Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, calling on him to confront his father over the worsening socio-economic conditions in Nigeria.

In the track titled “Tell Your Papa,” which was shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Abdulkareem delivered a blunt message, painting a grim picture of the hardships facing everyday Nigerians.

The song comes in response to Seyi Tinubu’s recent comments in Adamawa State, where he described his father as “the greatest president in Nigeria’s history.”

In the hard-hitting lyrics, Abdulkareem raps, “Seyi, tell your papa country hard. Tell your papa people dey die. Tell your papa this one don jagajaga.”

“Seyi, how far? I swear your papa no try. Too much empty promises. On behalf of Nigerians, take our message to him; kidnappers dey kill 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,” he sings.

https://punchng.com/nbc-bans-eedris-abdulkareems-protest-song-tell-your-papa-from-radio-tv/

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illicit(m): 4:58pm On Apr 10

Good for him...

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treesun: 5:19pm On Apr 10

Nlfpmod!

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LibertyRep: 5:23pm On Apr 10

This will even promote the song.

Na so OBJ take pursue the guy go Ghana that time.

Where the song , Eedris?

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Eboski(m): 5:23pm On Apr 10

This one pained them
I see my yoruba brothers happy that Tinubu appointed some many yoruba people into his company than other tribes, take a look at Buhari govt appointment , everyone positions was made by his brothers, does such appointment brought developments to the North ?

Tell me which development Tinubu has brought to the southwest than any other region?

Are you celebrating appointment of those that will send their children outside the country while you and I struggle for insecurity…..

Since 2023 till date all the loans Tinubu has received, point to development has gone with it ?

All the loans are frivolity, initiative, buying cars for senators and politicians.

8yrs you guys were here praising Buhari, the same Tinubu govt said buhari was the issue..

You guys never learn.

I will rather choose development than appointing of useless politician to represent my village.

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malali: 5:47pm On Apr 10

Seyi tell your Papa, country hard. So fùn baba e, mekunu jiyá

Tinubu, this is exactly why people are calling you a dictator.
Eedris Abdulkareem has been a voice against oppression long before you even dreamed of becoming Governor.
He sang Jaga Jaga under Obasanjo — and the song lived.
He sang Jaga Jaga reloaded under Buhari--- Buhari did nothing
He sang I go die oh under jonathan Goodluck---GEJ ignored him
Fela Kuti sang truth to power under IBB — the songs remained.
But now under your watch — the NBC is banning songs because they criticized you?

This only makes him bigger.
This only makes the song louder.
This only multiplies his audience.

Silencing dissent never killed the message.
It amplifies it.
Congratulations — you’ve just turned Eedris into a legend for a new generation.

Song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3DF8zF_mWE

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Bigboytinz: 5:47pm On Apr 10

Seriously news of the ban popular the so called song itself 🙄🙄

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qtx(m): 5:47pm On Apr 10

wy?

b0rn2fuck(m): 5:48pm On Apr 10

They are about to promote this song

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victorazyvictor(m): 5:48pm On Apr 10

femi4: 5:48pm On Apr 10

treesun:

https://punchng.com/nbc-bans-eedris-abdulkareems-protest-song-tell-your-papa-from-radio-tv/

Yinmu

Can they ban YouTube, X et al

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Stolen: 5:48pm On Apr 10

DO PEOPLE STILL LISTEN TO RADIO?

IN THIS MULTI- DIGITAL WORLD?

I'M CURRENTLY PLAYING THE SONG.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3h0L-qv864

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Stolen: 5:50pm On Apr 10

TINUBURUKU WILL GET A SERIOUS SHOCK

HIS ANALOGUE BRAIN VERSUS A DIGITAL GENERATION.

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alphaconde(m): 5:51pm On Apr 10

MORE SONGS WILL BE RELEASE

HAVE U NOTICED HOW WE HAVE MORE ACTIVISTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA RIGHT NOW

THINGS ARE REALLY BAD EVERYONE CAN SEE IT BESIDES THE PERSON CUASING THE PROBLEMS

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dulaman: 5:51pm On Apr 10

This will make the song popular now. and have more streaming

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Freetech: 5:52pm On Apr 10

Quest for easy money thru traffic

A wasted life indeed

What's the lesson to be learnt from the song? Nothing, only people of no value like him will sing with him. Demented brain

At his age still not able to find purpose for his life is terrible

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xpressionx(m): 5:52pm On Apr 10

LibertyRep:
This will even promote the song.

Na so OBJ take pursue the guy go Ghana that time.

Where the song , Eedris?

Ok

Show signs of dictatorship with saying dictatorship

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bennybuhari: 5:53pm On Apr 10

NBC should be scrapped. What's their job sef? who listen to songs on radio in these day and time?

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baralatie(m): 5:53pm On Apr 10

Bigboytinz:
Seriously news of the ban popular the so called song itself 🙄🙄

Bittersweetnig(m): 5:54pm On Apr 10

Bigboytinz:
Seriously news of the ban popular the so called song itself 🙄🙄

just remain in your shii hole where you can't access this better music ode

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Dogalmighty17: 5:55pm On Apr 10

Song wey dey everywhere? I first heard it from aboki who was listening to it on his phone. He was keenly paying attention to the lyrics.

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haykes(m): 5:55pm On Apr 10

Werey no gree give any track when buhari dey there
Na when Yoruba dey president you want shine God punish you
No be say I dey the president everybody dey face the problem
Channel your energy somewhere else Disu

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NaijaSumigan: 5:56pm On Apr 10

I'm ing the song right now. Let's share the song on all social media platforms

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sylve11: 5:57pm On Apr 10

The song penetrate their souls. grin