Nigerian rapper and activist Eedris Abdulkareem have revealed that his Facebook and Instagram accounts were suspended shortly after the release of his latest protest track, Open Letter to Donald Trump.
On Sunday Abdulkareem said he has been unable to access either account since the song dropped in November under his label, Lakreem Entertainment.
“Facebook just suspended my Facebook and Instagram account because of my new song, Open Letter to Donald Trump. I can’t access it,” he stated.
Checks confirmed that both accounts are currently inaccessible.
Although framed as a direct address to U.S. President Donald Trump, the song primarily targets Nigeria’s political class.
Abdulkareem accuses leaders of enriching themselves while ordinary citizens endure hardship, describing them as “criminals of all shades and hues” who dominate society.
The track refers to worsening insecurity, including kidnappings, killings, and terrorism, and seeks to draw international attention to Nigeria’s crises.
It continues Abdulkareem’s tradition of politically charged music.
His 2004 hit Jaga Jaga became an anthem of protest against corruption and misrule, while his 2025 release Tell Your Papa was banned by the National Broadcasting Commission for allegedly containing “objectionable lyrics.”
The ban prohibited Nigerian radio and television stations from airing the track, further cementing his reputation as one of the country’s most outspoken protest musicians.
A History of Outspokenness
Abdulkareem has long used his music to challenge political leaders and highlight social injustice.
In 2020, he accused Grammy‑winning singer Burna Boy of appropriating the works of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti to advance his career.
Responding to a now‑deleted tweet in which Burna Boy claimed no one had paved the way for him, Abdulkareem argued that Burna Boy’s success relied heavily on Fela’s musical legacy.
“I think with due respect, Burna Boy needs to apologise. At least Fela made it happen for you, and you stole a lot from Fela’s songs to become who you are. You stole from Afrobeats to become who you are. Even though Fela’s songs are strictly about messages that add value to the lives of people, what is your song about?” Abdulkareem said at the time.
It’s not clear if the suspension of his social media accounts are based on a request by Nigerian authorities or the platform’s own rules.
While Meta (which owns both Facebook and Instagram) has not provided details on the duration or reason for the suspension, Abdulkareem’s supporters argue that his music continues to serve as a vital voice for Nigeria’s disenfranchised citizens, especially those in troubled hotspots ravaged by terror.
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