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SERAP Demands Nigeria Lift Ban on Protest Anthem

4/12/2025

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SERAP Demands Anthem Lift

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a bold ultimatum to Nigeria's government, demanding the immediate lifting of the ban on Eedris Abdulkareem's protest anthem "Tell Your Papa." The National Broadcasting Commission labeled the song as indecent, but Amnesty International fiercely denounced the ban, calling it a blatant attack on free expression.

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VeryDarkMan Funds Critique

Activist VeryDarkMan is determined to finance a music video for Eedris Abdulkareem's controversial track "Tell Your Papa," which boldly critiques the Nigerian government's censorship. He believes the song sheds light on urgent issues like insecurity and hardship, using social media to rally support and expose the government's disregard for its citizens' voices and artistic freedom.

History

Historical Context

The ban on Eedris Abdulkareem's protest anthem echoes Nigeria's historical struggles with censorship. In the 1980s, the military regime suppressed dissenting voices, stifling artistic expression. Abdulkareem's music, like that of The Remedies, has often confronted government issues, reflecting a long-standing tension between authority and freedom of expression in Nigeria's cultural landscape, which continues to resonate today.

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SERAP Demands Anthem Lift

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a bold ultimatum to Nigeria's government, demanding the immediate lifting of the ban on Eedris Abdulkareem's protest anthem "Tell Your Papa." The National Broadcasting Commission labeled the song as indecent, but Amnesty International fiercely denounced the ban, calling it a blatant attack on free expression.

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