Some Nigerians abroad have sparked reactions online after a video surfaced of them joyfully jamming to Eedris Abdulkareem’s song "Tell Your Papa," which was recently banned by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). The video shows a group of Nigerians dancing and singing along to the controversial track, which has become a hit despite the ban in Nigeria.
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) officially banned Nigerian radio and television stations from airing the song "Tell Your Papa" by veteran rapper Eedris Abdulkareem, citing violations of broadcast decency standards. The commission issued a formal memo on April 9, 2025, signed by the Coordinating Director of Broadcast Monitoring, Susan Obi, in which the song was classified as Not To Be Broadcast (NTBB) under Section 3.1.8 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code. This section of the code prohibits materials deemed "inappropriate, offensive, or in breach of public decency" from being broadcast on public airwaves.
Despite the ban in Nigeria, the song appears to have gained international popularity, as evidenced by the video of Nigerians abroad enjoying it. The viral video shows a lively group of men dancing and having fun to the song, seemingly undeterred by the official ban in their home country. The group is seen having a blast, singing along and displaying their excitement for the song in an impromptu celebration. The reactions have sparked a buzz online, with many commenting on the defiance of the ban and the viral nature of the track.
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The National Broadcasting Commission's (NBC) action has triggered varied opinions, especially among Nigerians abroad who are still enjoying the song despite the restrictions back home. While the track may be banned on public airwaves in Nigeria, it is clear that it has found an audience in international communities, further spreading its reach beyond the original confines of the Nigerian music industry.
The video of the Nigerians abroad dancing to the song has now gone viral, sparking more attention and reactions from social media users who are both amused and intrigued by the apparent disregard for the ban. The video was shared online, fueling the buzz surrounding the song’s continued popularity despite the opposition it faces from local authorities.
Watch the video below….