The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has banned media houses from playing the latest song, Tell Your Papa, released by Eedris Abdulkareem.
In his latest song, Eedris Abdulkareem slammed the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the country’s economic hardship.
The musician directed Seyi Tinubu, son of the President, to speak to his father about the worsening state of the country.
In Tell Your Papa, Abdulkareem sings: “Seyi, tell your papa country hard. Tell your papa people dey die. Tell your papa this one don pass 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 continues singing.
In the circular released by the NBC, the commission banned media houses from playing the song, stressing that the content is deemed inappropriate for broadcast due to its objectionable
nature.
The circular, addressed to all broadcast stations and titled: restriction on broadcasting “tell your papa” by Eedris Abdulkareem, sighted by TNG, reads in full below:
“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.
“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 these standards are greatly appreciated”.
