NBC Finally Bans Olamide's "Science Student" Hit Song For Glamorizing Drugs

Though Olamide has explained severally that his latest smash hit song "Science Students" is aimed at fighting drug abuse, the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has slammed a Not-To-Be-Broadcast (NTTB) warning on the song.

The warning was served to all radio and television stations last week. Confirming the news, NBC’s Head of Public Affairs Hajia Maimuna Jihada told Tribune that the song was not out-rightly banned but prohibited from being played on local stations for public consumption.


She said:

NBC does not ban music. Our mandate is on what goes on Radio and TV. Olamide’s Science Student has been declared ‘Unfit for broadcast’.  She further went on to mention that the song’s subtle promotion of illegal drugs was the main reason for declaring it unlawful as she issued a stern warning to all broadcasting houses;  We have communicated all our licensees for compliance or they will face sanctions

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Posted: at 28-01-2018 05:50 PM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero

it was long over due for that, even the 'Wo' that was banned is still being heard in public and even radio stations

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Posted: at 28-01-2018 07:19 PM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero

Hmmm.mm okooo

Posted: at 28-01-2018 10:19 PM (6 years ago) | Hero

Smh.... I have read the lyric English version of that song trust me he didnt promote drug abused instead he highlighted the effect of drug abused in our sociaty. The song ought to be used as a point of contact to all addicts so they will change their ways. #Shame.

Posted: at 29-01-2018 07:01 AM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac

this is why the youths in this country have become very weak when it comes to important issues...artistes promoting rubbish...

Posted: at 29-01-2018 10:35 AM (6 years ago) | Hero