36 h. ago “I Was Inspired By Seyi Tinubu To Record Tell Your Papa Song” — Eedris

Veteran Nigerian rapper and singer, Eedris Abdulkareem, has cleared the air regarding the intent behind his latest track, ‘Tell Your Papa’, saying it was not a personal attack on Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu. The musician said the track was simply a response to comments made by Seyi, who in March, during […] The post “I Was Inspired By Seyi Tinubu To Record Tell Your Papa Song” — Eedris appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 h. ago I didn’t attack Seyi Tinubu with my song – Eedris Abdulkareem

By Seyi Babalola Eedris Abdulkareem, a Nigerian artist and rapper, has stated that he did not attack Seyi Tinubu with his new song, “Tell Your Papa.” He claimed he was merely responding to the president’s son’s declaration that his father, Bola Tinubu, is Nigeria’s best-ever president. Abdulkareem revealed this on Channels Television’s ‘Rubbin’ Minds’ broadcast […] The post I didn’t attack Seyi Tinubu with my song – Eedris Abdulkareem appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago My song not an attack on Seyi Tinubu, says Eedris Abdulkareem

Nigerian rapper and singer, Eedris Abdulkareem, has clarified that his new song was not aimed at attacking Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu. Instead, he explained that the song was simply a reply to something Seyi said earlier. Seyi Tinubu had in March, during a visit to Yola in Adamawa State, said that Read More

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54 h. ago Reverse Ban On Eedris Abdulkareem’s Protest Song ‘Tell Your Papa’, Soyinka Tells Federal Gov’t

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has criticised the recent ban on the protest song ‘Tell Your Papa’ by Nigerian rapper cum activist Eedris Abdulkareem. LEADERSHIP recalls that Abdulkareem, known for his similar protest song ‘Jaga Jaga’, which was critical of the then President Olusegun Obasanjo administration, recently released a new single titled ‘Tell Your Papa’, […]

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54 h. ago Seyi Tinubu’s Boasting About His Father Led To My New Single – Eedris Abdulkareem

Veteran Nigerian rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem, has said that his latest single, ‘Tell Your Papa’, was inspired by a viral video of son of President Bola Tinubu, Seyi Tinubu, boasting that his father was Nigeria’s best-ever president. The rapper clarified that the song was not a personal attack on Seyi, but a response to the comments […]

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55 h. ago Plateau, Benue govs must unite to defeat rampaging terrorists – MBF

The Middle Belt Forum has called on the governors of Plateau and Benue states to unite and develop strategies to defend their people against rampaging terrorists. This is even as a former Military Governor of Plateau State, Rear Admiral Bitrus Atukum (retd.) has criticised the federal government’s approach to addressing insecurity in the state, saying Read More

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56 h. ago ‘Tell Your Papa’: Wole Soyinka Knocks NBC For Banning Eedris Abdulkareem’s Song

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has berated the ban placed on a song by veteran Nigerian singer, Eedris Abdulkareem. Soyinka described the development as a return to culture of censorship and a threat to the right to freedom of expression. The controversial song, titled: ‘Tell Your Papa’s, was said to have been directed to President […] The post ‘Tell Your Papa’: Wole Soyinka Knocks NBC For Banning Eedris Abdulkareem’s Song appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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60 h. ago ‘You’re naive,’ Zulum slams minister over Borno blast comments

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has criticised the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, describing him as “naive” about the country’s security realities following a deadly Boko Haram attack on the Damboa-Maiduguri Road on Saturday. The explosion, which occurred on the major road linking the state capital, Maiduguri, to Damboa, killed at least eight people, severely Read More

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63 h. ago Obi decries Nigeria’s ailing healthcare system, calls for reforms

  Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has criticised the poor state of Nigeria’s healthcare system, calling for an urgent redirection of national planning and investment towards health, education, and poverty alleviation. Speaking as the keynote speaker at an event organised by ANAP Doctors in North America Read More

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63 h. ago Wole Soyinka slams NBC for banning Eedris Abdulkareem’s protest song

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has condemned the recent ban placed on a song by Nigerian musician, Eedris Abdulkareem, describing the development as a return to the culture of censorship and a threat to the right to free expression. In a statement issued from New York University, Abu Dhabi, on Sunday, Soyinka criticised the action Read More

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3 d. ago ‘They Tried To Bribe Me’, Singer Eedris Abdulkareem Alleges After NBC Ban On Protest Song

Nigerian veteran rapper and activist, Eedris Abdulkareem, has alleged an attempt by unnamed persons to bribe him with N200 million following the ban of his controversial protest single – ‘Tell Your Papa’ – a diss song against President Bola Tinubu government. In a video shared on social media, Abdulkareem narrated how he received a phone […]

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3 d. ago Eedris Abdulkareem Exposes N200m Bribe Offer In Exchange For Support Of Government Criticism

Veteran rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has revealed that he was offered a bribe to continue criticising the current government, but he turned it down. In a video shared on social media on Friday, Abdulkareem alleged that an individual, claiming to be a senator, offered him N200 million as support for his viral song, Tell Your Papa, […] The post Eedris Abdulkareem Exposes N200m Bribe Offer In Exchange For Support Of Government Criticism appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Amnesty International Accuses NBC OF ‘Unacceptable Abuse Of Authority’ Over Ban On Protest Song By Eedris

Amnesty International, a human rights organisation, has condemned the National Broadcasting Commission’s recent decision to ban Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem’s new protest song, Tell Your Papa, calling it a “clear violation” of the right to freedom of expression and access to information. In a press statement on Thursday, Amnesty International criticised the ban as “unlawful, […] The post Amnesty International Accuses NBC OF ‘Unacceptable Abuse Of Authority’ Over Ban On Protest Song By Eedris appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago “We’ll Take It Over By Social Media” – VeryDarkMan Reacts To NBC Ban On Song ‘Tell Your Papa’ By Eedris

Renowned controversial activist, VeryDarkMan, has pledged to finance the video shoot for Eedris Abdulkareem’s protest song, ‘Tell Your Papa,’ which was recently banned by the Nigerian government. Information Nigeria had earlier reported that the Federal Government, through the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), banned the song on Thursday, deeming it inappropriate and offensive. In a surprising […] The post “We’ll Take It Over By Social Media” – VeryDarkMan Reacts To NBC Ban On Song ‘Tell Your Papa’ By Eedris appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Eedris Abdulkareem Slams NBC For Banning His Song, Accuses Government Of Silencing Truth

Veteran rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has hit back at the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) following the ban of his new single “Tell Your Papa,” accusing the body of trying to silence the truth and hinder constructive criticism. This followed a memo issued by NBC on April 9, 2025, which banned “Tell Your Papa” from airplay, citing […] The post Eedris Abdulkareem Slams NBC For Banning His Song, Accuses Government Of Silencing Truth appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Lere Olayinka Slams Ada George Over Role In Rivers Crisis, Calls For Accountability

Lere Olayinka, the media aide to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has harshly criticized former Rivers State Governor Rufus Ada George, accusing him of introducing violence and ethnic politics to the state. Olayinka challenged Ada George to identify any meaningful development or positive legacy he left in Rivers State, aside […] The post Lere Olayinka Slams Ada George Over Role In Rivers Crisis, Calls For Accountability appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago NBC ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song unconstitutional – Amnesty

Human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has condemned the recent decision by the National Broadcasting Commission to ban Nigerian rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem’s new protest song, Tell Your Papa, labelling the move a “clear violation” of the right to freedom of expression and access to information. In a press statement issued on Thursday, Amnesty International described the Read More

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4 d. ago VeryDarkMan vows to sponsor Eedris Abdulkareem’s song banned by NBC

By Seyi Babalola Controversial activist VeryDarkMan has promised to fund the video shoot for a new protest song, ‘Tell Your Papa,’ which was just banned by the Nigerian government. Daily Sun reported that the federal government banned the song on Thursday through the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), citing it as improper and disrespectful. In an […] The post VeryDarkMan vows to sponsor Eedris Abdulkareem’s song banned by NBC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago ‘Constructive criticism is a crime in Nigeria,’ Eedris Abdulkareem slams NBC over new protest song ‘Tell Your Papa’ ban

Veteran Nigerian rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem, has criticised the National Broadcasting Commission following its decision to ban his new single, ‘Tell Your Papa’, from airplay across broadcast stations, labeling the move as an attempt to silence truth and suppress constructive criticism. The NBC, in a memo dated April 9, 2025, announced the banning of the song, Read More

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4 d. ago Insensitive, vindictive, maleficent – Eedris Abdulkareem on song ban

Veteran Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has reacted after his single ‘Tell Your Papa’ was banned by the National Broadcasting Service (NBC). Daily Sun reported that Abdulkareem’s single was banned after NBC deemed that his lyrics breached broadcasting standards. In his response to the ban, the artiste, via his Instagram account, stated that truth and criticism […] The post Insensitive, vindictive, maleficent – Eedris Abdulkareem on song ban appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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