Veteran Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has alleged that he was offered a N200 million bribe by a man claiming to be a senator, in a bid to fuel his criticism of the government through his controversial song, ‘Tell Your Papa’.
In a video posted on social media, Abdulkareem narrated that the caller claimed he had met with President Tinubu’s son, Seyi, and some officials, and encouraged him to ignore future government overtures in exchange for "underground sponsorship."
The artist, however, said he rejected the offer outright, calling the move a deceitful attempt to manipulate his activism.
The song, banned by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on April 10, has stirred widespread debate. Critics say the ban may only increase its popularity amid growing economic frustrations among Nigerians.
The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) and Media Rights Agenda (MRA) have both condemned the NBC’s action. MRA described the ban as “a blatant abuse of regulatory power” aimed at shielding the government from criticism.
