NBC Bans Eedris Abdulkareem’s “Tell Your Papa”

In a move that’s got everyone talking, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has banned the airplay of veteran rapper Eedris Abdulkareem’s latest protest song, “Tell Your Papa.”? The memo, dated April 9, 2025, and signed by the NBC's Broadcast Monitoring Coordinator, Susan Obi, declared the song Not To Be Broadcast (NTBB), citing its "objectionable nature" and violation of Section 3.1.8 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.Yet, while the NBC blocks it from reaching your radio or TV, the song continues to dominate the internet — stirring conversations about governance, youth frustration, and the power of protest through music.? Many are calling this a modern-day anthem of resistance.? NBC calls it "irresponsible broadcasting."But here's the real question:?️ Where do we draw the line between national decency and silencing truth?Let’s talk.#FreedomOfSpeech #TellYourPapa #EedrisAbdulkareem #NBCBan #NigerianYouthVoices #ProtestMusic