Popular Nigerian rapper and activist, Eedris Abdulkareem, has had his Facebook and Instagram accounts suspended by Meta, just days after releasing his controversial new single, “Open Letter to Donald Trump.”
According to reports, his accounts were flagged and taken down without prior notice, leaving him with no access. The suspension comes less than a week after the release of the song, which directly appeals to U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene in Nigeria’s worsening security and political crises.
Released under Lakreem Entertainment on TikTok on November 29, 2025, the track serves as both a plea to the U.S. President and a bold critique of Nigeria’s political elite. In the song, Eedris describes Nigerian leaders as “criminals of all shades and hues” who continue to enrich themselves while citizens battle insecurity, kidnappings, killings, and terrorism.
Repeating the line “dem dey fear Donald Trump,” the rapper frames his message as an attempt to draw global attention to Nigeria’s deepening instability.
This isn't the first time Eedris has used his music to challenge those in power. In April 2025, he released “Tell Your Papa,” a track aimed at Seyi Tinubu, urging him to inform his father, President Bola Tinubu, about the suffering of Nigerians. The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) swiftly banned the song, claiming it violated Nigeria’s Broadcasting Code.
Eedris is no stranger to censorship. Back in 2004, his hit track “Jaga Jaga” was famously banned by then-President Olusegun Obasanjo, yet the song went on to become a nationwide underground anthem.
With his latest work sparking another round of controversy and now a social media blackout it’s clear that Eedris Abdulkareem remains one of Nigeria’s most vocal critics of government and societal injustice.
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