Nigerian musician and activist Eedris Abdulkareem has had his Facebook and Instagram accounts suspended by Meta, the company that manages the platforms. The suspension came less than a week after he released a new single, “Open Letter to Donald Trump,” on November 29, 2025, through his label Lakreem Entertainment. The song, which first appeared on TikTok, addresses U.S. President Donald Trump and urges him to intervene in Nigeria’s security challenges. In the lyrics, Abdulkareem condemns the country’s political elite as “criminals of all shades and hues” who enrich themselves while citizens endure insecurity, kidnappings, killings and terrorism. He frames the track as an attempt to draw global attention to Nigeria’s deepening crises.
This is not the first time Abdulkareem has used his music to challenge authorities. In April 2025 he released “Tell Your Papa,” a song that called out Seyi Tinubu and asked him to convey Nigerians’ suffering to his father, President Bola Tinubu. The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) subsequently banned the track for allegedly violating Nigeria’s Broadcasting Code. Earlier, in 2004, his song “Jaga Jaga” was banned by then‑President Olusegun Obasanjo, yet it later became an underground anthem. Abdulkareem’s history shows a consistent pattern of speaking out against social and political issues through his art.
The suspension of his social‑media accounts has sparked renewed interest in his music and message, as many seek to understand the context behind the ban. As a prominent musician and activist, Abdulkareem’s songs often ignite conversations and debates about Nigeria’s challenges and the role of its leaders. While the ban limits his ability to share directly with followers, it has also drawn wider attention to his work and the issues he raises. His case underscores the complexities of social‑media regulation and its impact on freedom of expression.
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