Verydarkman Blasts NBC Over Ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s ‘Tell Your Papa’, Vows to Fund Remix

Controversial social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman, has lashed out at the Nigerian government over its decision to ban the broadcast of Eedris Abdulkareem’s politically charged song “Tell Your Papa.”

Recall that the track was recently barred from airing on radio and television by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), citing violations of broadcast regulations.

According to NBC the track criticizes President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

In reaction to this, Verydarkman in a video shared on his social media page, condemned the move, questioning the government’s sense of priority amid the country’s deepening crises.

“They are evil,” he said, calling out the government for what he described as misplaced focus. He added that while the authorities remained largely silent on “rampant killings and attacks on farmlands,” they moved swiftly to clamp down on a song that highlights the everyday struggles of Nigerians.

He further expressed outrage over the growing insecurity, particularly in rural areas, and slammed the government’s perceived inaction in addressing the root causes of terrorism and unrest. “The government turned a blind eye to citizens’ suffering but rushed to ban a song,” he stated.

In defiance of the ban, the activist announced plans to finance a remix of the track, which he revealed would be titled Tell Your Papa Part 2. He pledged not only to fund the project but also to feature in the accompanying music video.

“I will dance in the video with all my energy,” he vowed, further teasing that he would cast an actor who resembles the president to star in the video.

Verydarkman noted that the remix would delve deeper into Nigeria’s pressing issues and promised to amplify it through his social media platforms. “We will highlight more of the critical issues in this country,” he said, reiterating his commitment to using music and media to spark conversation and resistance.

The original song, Tell Your Papa, has already drawn widespread attention online and has become a flashpoint in the national debate over freedom of expression and censorship.