Social media platforms Facebook and Instagram have suspended the accounts of Nigerian Rapper and Activist Eedris Abdulkareem. This development follows the artist's release of his new song titled “Open Letter to Donald Trump.”
The rapper stated that he has been unable to access both his Facebook and Instagram accounts since the release of the song. Released in November 2025 under Eedris Abdulkareem’s label Lakreem Entertainment, “Open Letter to Donald Trump” is a protest track that addresses issues of corruption, misgovernance, and insecurity in Nigeria.
“Facebook just suspended my Facebook and Instagram accounts because of my new song, Open Letter to Donald Trump. I can’t access it,” Abdulkareem announced on Sunday.
While Abdulkareem framed the song as a “letter” to the U.S. President Donald Trump, the primary focus of the song is Nigeria’s political elite. In the track, Abdulkareem accuses leaders of enriching themselves while ordinary citizens suffer, describing them as “criminals of all shades and hues.”
The song also highlights the worsening insecurity in Nigeria, including widespread kidnappings, killings, and terrorism, which have left millions of Nigerians vulnerable and living in constant fear. By addressing Donald Trump, the song aims to draw global attention to the plight of Nigerians, using the U.S. President as a figurative device to project his message.
As of the time of reporting, Eedris Abdulkareem’s Facebook and Instagram accounts remain inaccessible. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has not yet provided a reason for these actions.
Eedris Abdulkareem is recognized as one of Nigeria’s leading protest artists, known for challenging political leaders and fighting against injustice through a combination of music and art.
Previous Censorship and Activist Stance
This is not the first instance of Eedris Abdulkareem's music facing censorship. In April 2025, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) banned his protest song “Tell Your Papa,” instructing radio and television stations nationwide to refrain from airing it.
The ban, announced in a memo signed by Susan Obi, Coordinating Director of Broadcast Monitoring at NBC, stated that the song contained “objectionable lyrics” that violated the rules of responsible broadcasting. This action was part of a broader crackdown on Eedris Abdulkareem’s songs that criticize the Nigerian political class.
In June 2024, Eedris Abdulkareem garnered attention for releasing a new song titled “Emi Lokan.” In this song, he criticized the Bola Tinubu and Mohammed Buhari administrations, citing the high cost of living. He also addressed the "hypocrisy" of popular religious leader EA Adeboye for remaining silent on the issues.
Furthermore, his hit song from 2004, “Jaga Jaga,” which condemned poor governance and corruption, was banned from airplay during the administration of then-President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Another notable work that established him as a socially conscious artist unafraid to address pressing societal issues was “Mr Lecturer.” In this song, Abdulkareem addressed the prevalent issue of sexual harassment in Nigerian universities.