Controversial Nigerian activist VeryDarkMan has taken a bold stance in response to the recent ban of Eedris Abdulkareem’s protest song, Tell Your Papa, by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). The song, which had received little attention prior to the ban, has now become a trending topic across social media platforms, largely due to the government’s actions and VDM’s vocal support.
Eedris Abdulkareem
The NBC declared the track “inappropriate and offensive,” banning it from being aired on Nigerian radio and television. However, this move seems to have backfired. As is often the case with censorship, the attempt to silence the song has only amplified its message. In the track, Abdulkareem calls out the current administration and asks Seyi Tinubu to “tell your papa” that Nigerians are suffering due to economic hardship and insecurity.
Reacting to the ban, VeryDarkMan posted a video on his social media page, where he condemned the federal government’s attempt to suppress voices of dissent. “Isn’t there hardship in the country? Ain’t people dying from insecurity?” he asked, defending the song’s message. VDM didn’t stop at criticism—he went a step further by announcing his commitment to sponsor a new video for the track.
“This is what we are going to do now,” he said. “We are going to take it over by social media… We will shoot another video. I will be in the video. We will also look for Tinubu’s lookalike since we can’t get the President to be in the video. We will remake the video, Tell Your Papa 2.”
His defiance underscores a growing trend of using digital platforms as tools for activism. With TV and radio under tighter control, social media remains a powerful space for artists and activists to express themselves. VDM’s support could not only revive public interest in Eedris Abdulkareem’s message but also fuel a wider conversation around censorship, accountability, and the socio-political climate in Nigeria.
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