Eedris Abdulkareem’s Social Media Accounts Suspended Over Protest Song
Nigerian rapper and activist Eedris Abdulkareem has revealed that his Facebook and Instagram accounts were suspended shortly after the release of his latest protest song, “Open Letter to Donald Trump.”
Abdulkareem told Sahara Reporter on Sunday that he has been blocked from accessing both accounts since the song’s release. “Facebook just suspended my Facebook and Instagram account because of my new song, Open Letter to Donald Trump,” he said. “I can’t access it.”
Checks by SaharaReporters confirmed that the accounts are currently inaccessible. The rapper, known for his politically charged music and outspoken criticism of Government policies, did not disclose how long the suspension by Meta, Facebook’s parent company, would last.
Released in November 2025 under Lakreem Entertainment, Abdulkareem’s new track is framed as a direct “letter” to former U.S. President Donald Trump, but its central critique targets Nigeria’s political class. In the song, he accuses Nigerian leaders of enriching themselves while ordinary citizens continue to suffer, describing them as “criminals of all shades and hues” who dominate society.
The track also references the Country’s worsening insecurity, highlighting kidnappings, killings, and terrorism that leave citizens fearful. By addressing Trump, Abdulkareem symbolically seeks International attention on Nigeria’s ongoing crises, using the former U.S. president as a rhetorical device to amplify his message.
The release continues Abdulkareem’s tradition of politically charged music, echoing the themes of his earlier hit “Jaga Jaga”, which criticized corruption and poor governance. His activism through music has frequently clashed with authorities. In April 2025, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) banned his protest song “Tell Your Papa”, directing radio and television stations nationwide not to air it for allegedly containing “objectionable lyrics.”
This is not the first time Abdulkareem has faced censorship. His 2004 hit “Jaga Jaga” was also banned by then-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration for condemning corruption and leadership failures. Over the years, Abdulkareem has cemented his reputation as one of Nigeria’s most outspoken protest musicians, using his art to challenge political leaders and highlight social injustice.
