In a significant move that has sparked discussions on artistic freedom, Meta Platforms, Inc. has suspended the official Instagram and Facebook accounts of renowned Nigerian rapper and activist, Eedris Abdulkareem.
Social Media Suspension Following New Release
The suspension occurred shortly after Abdulkareem released his new politically charged track, 'Open Letter to Donald Trump', in November 2025. The artist confirmed on Sunday, 1 December 2025, that he lost access to both social media profiles, rendering the pages inaccessible to the public. Meta, the parent company of both platforms, has not provided a public reason for the suspension, and the duration of this action remains unclear.
Abdulkareem, who is well-known for his critical stance on political and governance issues, revealed that he was locked out of his accounts soon after the song's debut. Independent checks confirmed that the pages could no longer be viewed, indicating a full suspension by the tech giant.
The Message Behind 'Open Letter to Donald Trump'
The controversial song, released under Lakreem Entertainment, uses a direct address to the former U.S. President as a vehicle to critique the Nigerian political landscape. While framed as a message to Donald Trump, the lyrics primarily target corruption, insecurity, and poor leadership within Nigeria.
The rapper explicitly calls out the nation's leaders for living in luxury while ordinary citizens endure severe hardship. He highlights the alarming rise in kidnappings, killings, and other violent crimes that have left the populace living in constant fear and uncertainty. By invoking a global figure like Trump, Abdulkareem's strategic aim was to draw international attention to the dire situation facing Nigerians, hoping the world would take notice of the struggles of everyday people.
A History of Censorship and Activism
This is not the first time Eedris Abdulkareem's music has faced official pushback. His latest single continues a long-standing tradition of using his art to challenge authority, a hallmark of his career since his early hit 'Jaga Jaga', which criticized corruption and bad governance and was famously banned during President Olusegun Obasanjo's administration in 2004.
More recently, in April 2025, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) issued an order prohibiting radio and television stations from airing his song 'Tell Your Papa', claiming it contained content that violated national broadcast codes. This pattern of censorship underscores the ongoing tensions between artistic expression and regulatory control in Nigeria.
