Entertainment
NBC bans Eedris Abdulkareem’s new album ‘Tell Your Papa”
The song, according to a memo dated April 9 and signed by Susan Obi, the coordinating director, broadcast monitoring, was deemed to be in violation of Section 3.1.8 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.
“ Your Papa”, released on Monday, criticised President Bola Tinubu government’s economic policies, telling his son, Seyi to tell his father (President Tinubu) that Nigerians are hungry among others.
The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, has banned Nigerian radio and television stations from airing Eedris Abdulkareem’s new single, ‘Tell Your Papa, over what it describes as its “objectionable nature”.
“ Your Papa”, released on Monday, criticised President Bola Tinubu government’s economic policies, telling his son, Seyi to tell his father (President Tinubu) that Nigerians are hungry among others.
In the song, the rapper berated President Tinubu for making “too many empty promises,” which he dismissed as “balablu grammar”.
Eedris, as he is popularly known, called on Seyi Tinubu to convey Nigerians’ hardships to his father.“Tell your papa Seyi/ Tell your papa country hard/ Tell your papa people dey die/ Tell your papa Seyi/ This one don pass jagajaga/ Seyi, ebi n pa mekunu/ Tinubu, ebi n pa mekunu/ Seyi how far/ Your papa no try/ Too much empty promises/ Balablu grammar,” Eedris sings.
The song, according to a memo dated April 9 and signed by Susan Obi, the coordinating director, broadcast monitoring, was deemed to be in violation of Section 3.1.8 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.
Justifying the ban the NBC said it considered the song’s content to be “inappropriate” and “objectionable”, saying it violated public decency standards on broadcast platforms.
The commission equally advised stations to “exercise discretion” and avoid airing the song to maintain “responsible broadcasting standards”.
According to NBC, “The National Broadcasting Commission has identified the song “Tell Your Papa” by Eedris Abdulkareem, currently trending on social media, as content deemed inappropriate for broadcast due to its objectionable nature.
“It is therefore classified as Not To Be Broadcast (NTBB), as it violates Section 3.1.8 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.
The Commission requests that your station exercises discretion and refrains from airing this song to maintain responsible broadcasting standards.
“Your cooperation and commitment to upholding these standards are greatly appreciated. Thank you.”
Entertainment
“Free my guy”, Davido calls for the release of VeryDarkMan
In a tweet, Davido highlighted the positive impact VDM has had on people’s lives, despite the controversies surrounding him
Afrobeats star Davido has expressed solidarity with social media activist VeryDarkMan, who is currently detained.
The arrest reportedly occurred shortly after he visited a branch of a new generation bank to complain about alleged unauthorised transactions from his mother’s account.
In a tweet, Davido highlighted the positive impact VDM has had on people’s lives, despite the controversies surrounding him.
The Grammy nominee noted that the outpouring of support for VDM is encouraging and motivates him to do more for the masses.
“Outside all the noise, it’s good to see that the good one does impact lives, and people appreciate it!
The support I’m seeing for VDM everywhere is encouraging, making one want to do more for the masses.
Entertainment
KSA: I have not been kidnapped
This is coming following an alarm raised by the musician’s daughter, Damilola Esther Adeniyi-Adegeye on social media on Monday, April 28.Damilola had claimed King Sunny Ade’s manager and son, Dayo Adegeye, had shielded her father away from the family and associates.
“This is to clarify to everybody that I was not kidnapped nor did I kidnap myself but we thank God and I have to thank the whole world with calls from many of my fans wanting to know my wellbeing and state.”
There were the words of Dr. Sunday Adeniyi-Adegeye aka King Sunny Ade in a video shared yesterday.
This is coming following an alarm raised by the musician’s daughter, Damilola Esther Adeniyi-Adegeye on social media on Monday, April 28.Damilola had claimed King Sunny Ade’s manager and son, Dayo Adegeye, had shielded her father away from the family and associates.
This is coming following an alarm raised by the musician’s daughter, Damilola Esther Adeniyi-Adegeye on social media on Monday, April 28.Damilola had claimed King Sunny Ade’s manager and son, Dayo Adegeye, had shielded her father away from the family and associates.
“They are keeping him in different hotels, away from his family, pumping him with sleeping medications! My dad just lost his daughter and hasn’t even had time to mourn, yet they keep dragging him from show to show. I want my dad free from their bondage,” Damilola lamented.
In furtherance, the decorated singer, who is 78, said he was in good shape and had neither been kidnapped nor in danger.
The Nation
A social media influencer is an individual who has built a significant following on social media platforms, such as Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, or Facebook.
They often have expertise or a strong interest in a particular niche or industry, and use their online presence to:
1. Share content, opinions, or experiences.
2. Promote products, services, or causes.
3. Engage with their audience.
Types of Influencers
Influencers can be categorized into various types, including:
1. Nano-influencers (small, niche audience)
2. Micro-influencers (smaller, engaged audience)
3. Mid-tier influencers (larger audience, often with a strong brand)
4. Macro-influencers (large, broad audience)
5. Celebrity influencers (famous individuals leveraging their fame)
Influencers As Brands Ambassadors
Their influence can impact consumer behavior, trends, and brand awareness.
Here are some notable social media influencers in Nigeria, categorized by their areas of expertise:
Music and Entertainment
1. Davido: With 29.6 million followers, Davido is one of the most popular Instagram influencers in Nigeria, known for his music and entertainment content.
2. Tiwa Savage: This singer and entertainer has 18.8 million followers and is known for her music and lifestyle content.
3. Wizkid: With 18.1 million followers, Wizkid is a popular singer and entertainer in Nigeria.
4. Burna Boy: This Grammy-nominated artist has 17.7 million followers and is known for his music and activism.
Acting and Drama
5. Funke Akindele: With 16.4 million followers, Funke Akindele is a popular actress and producer in Nigeria.
6. Regina Daniels: This actress and model has 15.1 million followers and is known for her acting and lifestyle content.
7. Ini Edo: With 14.2 million followers, Ini Edo is a popular actress in Nigeria.
Comedy and Humor
8. AY Makun: This comedian and actor has 12.7 million followers and is known for his humorous content.
9. Lasisi Elenu: With 4.6 million followers, Lasisi Elenu is a popular comedian and actor in Nigeria.
10. Mark Angel: This comedian and actor has 3.4 million followers and is known for his humorous content.
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