Veteran Nigerian hip-hop artist Eedris Abdulkareem has released a fiery new protest song titled “Tell Your Papa,” calling on Seyi Tinubu to speak to his father, President Bola Tinubu, about the worsening state of the country.
The track, which was shared via X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, delivers a hard-hitting critique of Nigeria’s current economic and security challenges. Abdulkareem uses his signature lyrical style to channel the frustrations of many Nigerians who are grappling with rising inflation, insecurity, and unfulfilled political promises.
“Seyi, tell your papa country hard. Tell your papa people dey die. Tell your papa this one don pass jagajaga,” he raps, referencing his earlier hit song “Jaga Jaga” which similarly condemned political and social decay.
The song comes on the heels of Seyi Tinubu’s recent remarks in Adamawa State, where he hailed his father as “the greatest president in Nigeria’s history”—a statement that sparked strong reactions online.
In the track, Abdulkareem accuses the President of abandoning campaign promises and being disconnected from the realities on the ground. He challenges Seyi directly:
“Seyi, how far? I swear your papa no try. Too much empty promises. On behalf of Nigerians, take our message to him; kidnappers dey kill Nigerians.”
The outspoken artist goes on to criticize the privilege and detachment of Nigeria’s political elite:
“Seyi, try travel by road without your security make you feel the pains of fellow Nigerians. You dey fly private jets, insecurity no be your problem.”
Known for using music as a tool for activism, Abdulkareem’s latest release adds to his long-standing tradition of confronting authority and championing the plight of ordinary citizens.
The song has sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many praising the musician’s courage and raw delivery.
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