The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, has said that it banned media houses from playing Eedris Abdulkareem’s latest song titled ‘Seyi, Tell your Papa’ because it found it ‘objectionable’.
According to the commission, the song which directs Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, to tell the father about how hard the country is, violates Section 3. 1.8 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.
The song, titled Tell Your Papa, is a criticism of this current administration. In it, he directed Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, to speak to his father about the worsening state of the country.
“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.
The National Broadcasting Commission has now released a circular to media Houses preventing them from playing the song.
“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.”
