Nigerian singer Eedris Abdulkareem has fired back after the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) banned his new song, "Tell Your Papa," from being aired on radio and television stations across the country.

The NBC issued a memo to broadcasting corporations, declaring the track as Not To Be Broadcast (NTBB) under Section 3.1.8 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code. The commission cited the song’s lyrical content as violating responsible broadcasting standards.

Despite the track gaining traction on social media, the decision to bar it from the airwaves has sparked controversy, leading Abdulkareem to express his frustration on Instagram.

In his post, the controversial artist accused the current administration under President Bola Tinubu of being "insensitive, vindictive, and grossly maleficent." He further claimed that "constructive criticism" has become a crime under the current government.

He wrote:

"NBC JUST BANNED MY NEW SINGLE 'TELL YOUR PAPA'

It's obvious that in Nigeria, truth and constructive criticism are always deemed as a big crime by the government, and this present government, led by President Bola Tinubu, is now going on record as one of the most insensitive, vindictive, and grossly maleficent administrations ever to preside over the affairs of Nigeria.

Just under 2 years of his presidency, and the results are frighteningly abysmal from all fronts. And this is a fact, known by all Nigerians, irrespective of religion, tribe, and political affiliations, except for the few happy slaves groveling for crumbs from their paymaster's table!

The attached letter has been sent to all broadcast houses in Nigeria, instructing them to shield the government by hiding the candle under the table.

Well, I have traveled this road before as this is reminiscent of the ban of my song 'Jaga Jaga', by the Obasanjo administration 21 years ago!

Any wonder why Nigeria hasn't made impactful strides all these years?

'The conscience is an open wound, only the truth can heal it.'

Aluta Continua!!!"

Abdulkareem’s comments have sparked further debate about the role of artists in political discourse and the limits of free speech in Nigeria, with many questioning the government's stance on creative expression.