Nigerian hip-hop veteran and activist Eedris Abdulkareem claims that Facebook and Instagram have suspended his accounts shortly after he dropped his latest protest song, “Open Letter to Donald Trump.”
The rapper told SaharaReporters that he has been locked out of both platforms since releasing the track under Lakreem Entertainment in November 2025. The politically charged song criticises rampant corruption, leadership failure, and Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation.
“Facebook just suspended my Facebook and Instagram accounts because of my new song, Open Letter to Donald Trump. I can’t access it,” Abdulkareem said on Sunday.
Track Takes Aim at Nigerian Leaders
Although titled as a message to former U.S. President Donald Trump, the song primarily targets Nigeria’s ruling class. Abdulkareem accuses the political elite of looting public funds while citizens bear the brunt of economic hardship and insecurity.
In the lyrics, he refers to political actors as “criminals of all shades and hues,” highlighting kidnappings, terrorism, and widespread fear as evidence of worsening national decline. By framing it as a letter to Trump, he leverages a global figure to amplify Nigeria’s internal struggles.
No Statement Yet From Meta
At the time of filing this report, checks show that Abdulkareem’s Facebook and Instagram pages remain inaccessible. Meta, the parent company behind both platforms, has not released any explanation for the suspension or indicated whether it is connected to the controversial protest song.
History of Music Censorship Follows the Artist
Eedris Abdulkareem is known for his bold political commentary and has faced censorship multiple times over the years:
- In April 2025, the NBC banned his song “Tell Your Papa” for alleged violations of broadcast rules.
- In June 2024, he released “Emi Lokan,” criticising both the Tinubu and Buhari administrations, and calling out Pastor E.A. Adeboye for his silence on key national issues.
- His 2004 classic “Jaga Jaga”, a scathing indictment of corruption, was famously banned under President Olusegun Obasanjo.
- His earlier track “Mr Lecturer” exposed sexual harassment in Nigerian universities, earning national attention.
Digital Censorship Concerns Intensify
The suspension of Abdulkareem’s social media accounts has reignited debates about digital censorship and the challenges faced by artists who use online platforms to call out injustice and failed governance.
Nigerians now await an official response from Meta clarifying the reason behind the account restrictions and whether the new protest song played a role.
