- The rapper’s history of using music as activism has often drawn controversy
- the musician revealed he has been unable to access both platforms since the song dropped
- Eedris accused political leaders of living comfortably while citizens face kidnappings, killings
Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem says his Facebook and Instagram accounts were removed shortly after he released his new politically charged track, Open Letter to Donald Trump.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the musician revealed he has been unable to access both platforms since the song dropped, with checks confirming that the pages are no longer available.
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The track, released in November 2025, criticises corruption, insecurity and the suffering of ordinary Nigerians while using Trump’s name to attract global attention to Nigeria’s governance challenges.
Eedris accused political leaders of living comfortably while citizens face kidnappings, killings and economic hardship.
The rapper’s history of using music as activism has often drawn controversy, including past bans such as the 2004 prohibition of Jaga Jaga under former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Earlier in April 2025, the National Broadcasting Commission barred the media from airing his song Tell Your Papa, citing breach of broadcast guidelines.
He has not yet disclosed whether Meta issued any notification or how long the suspension may last.
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