Facebook, Instagram Reportedly Block Eedris Abdulkareem After Release of Protest Tracks

Social media giants Facebook and Instagram have reportedly suspended the accounts of Nigerian rapper and activist Eedris Abdulkareem, shortly after he released his latest protest song titled “Open Letter to Donald Trump.”

According to SaharaReporters, the artist said he has been unable to access his accounts on both platforms since the track was published. The song, released in November 2025 under his label Lakreem Entertainment, addresses corruption, misgovernance, and the worsening 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 said on Sunday.

Song Targets Nigeria’s Political Elite

Although framed as a message to former U.S. President Donald Trump, the track’s real focus is Nigeria’s political leadership. Abdulkareem criticises politicians for enriching themselves while ordinary citizens continue to suffer. In the song, he labels members of the political class as “criminals of all shades and hues.”

The lyrics also highlight the nation’s escalating security crises, from kidnappings and killings to terrorism, painting a picture of a country where millions live in fear. By addressing Trump, Abdulkareem uses a symbolic global figure to draw international attention to Nigeria’s challenges.

Meta Yet to Comment

As of the time of reporting, checks indicate that Abdulkareem’s Facebook and Instagram accounts remain inaccessible. Meta, the parent company of both social platforms, has not issued any statement explaining the suspension or clarifying whether the protest song played a role in the action.

Long History of Music Censorship

Eedris Abdulkareem is widely recognised as one of Nigeria’s most outspoken protest musicians. His work frequently challenges political leaders and confronts social injustice.

This is not the first time his music has faced censorship:

• In April 2025, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) banned his protest track “Tell Your Papa”, claiming it contained “objectionable lyrics” that violated broadcast guidelines.
• In June 2024, he released “Emi Lokan,” criticising both the Tinubu and Buhari administrations for worsening economic hardship. He also called out religious figure Pastor E.A. Adeboye for remaining silent on national issues.
• His 2004 classic hit “Jaga Jaga,” which condemned corruption and bad governance, was banned from airplay under the administration of then-President Olusegun Obasanjo.
• Earlier in his career, his track “Mr Lecturer” drew national attention for exposing sexual harassment in Nigerian universities.

Growing Concern Over Digital Censorship

The suspension of Abdulkareem’s social media accounts has raised fresh concerns about digital censorship, particularly for artists who use online platforms to highlight social and political issues.

As the situation unfolds, Nigerians continue to await a statement from Meta explaining whether the account restrictions were linked to the artist’s latest protest song.