Outspoken Nigerian rapper and activist, Eedris Abdulkareem, has fired back at the federal government with the launch of a new social media campaign dubbed the *“Tell Your Papa” Challenge*, aimed at amplifying dissent and encouraging citizens to hold political leaders accountable.
The move comes on the heels of a nationwide broadcast ban imposed on Abdulkareem’s controversial new song *“Tell Your Papa,”* which sharply criticizes President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), in a circular signed by its Coordinating Director of Broadcast Monitoring, Susan Obi, described the track as “inappropriate and offensive,” instructing all radio and television stations to pull it from the airwaves.
Unfazed by the directive, Abdulkareem took to Instagram to condemn the NBC’s action as a blatant attempt to stifle free expression and muzzle criticism of those in power.
In a bold response on Sunday, the veteran musician launched the *“Tell Your Papa” Challenge* on his Instagram page, calling on fans and fellow Nigerians to use their voices to challenge injustice.
“Nothing strengthens authority so much as silence,” he wrote. “There is a time to speak and a time to keep silent. This is the time to speak and make your voice heard.”
The challenge has begun gaining traction online, with supporters posting videos and messages echoing Abdulkareem’s sentiments about governance, hardship, and the need for accountability.
Known for his activism and protest music, Abdulkareem previously made headlines with his 2004 hit *“Jaga Jaga,”* which criticized corruption and poor leadership—earning him both acclaim and backlash from authorities.
The latest controversy places the artist once again at the center of Nigeria’s freedom of expression debate, with many watching closely to see how far the challenge will go—and how the government will respond next.
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