Eedris Abdulkareem’s Social Media Accounts Vanish After Release of Hard-Hitting Political Track

Nigerian rapper and outspoken social critic Eedris Abdulkareem has raised concerns after discovering that his Instagram and Facebook accounts were suddenly taken down shortly after he released a politically charged new song titled Open Letter to Donald Trump on November 30, 2025.

The track, though framed as a message to the former U.S. president, is a blistering commentary on Nigerian politics, corruption, insecurity and the suffering of ordinary citizens. Its release quickly sparked discussion online, but almost as rapidly, the rapper found himself locked out of his primary social-media platforms.

Independent checks confirmed that Abdulkareem’s accounts were no longer visible.

This is far from the first time Abdulkareem’s work has drawn controversy. Earlier in April 2025, the National Broadcasting Commission banned his song Tell Your Papa from Nigerian radio and television stations, citing violations of the broadcasting code. Longtime fans also recall the uproar over his 2004 protest anthem Jaga Jaga, which criticised corruption and societal decay. That song became a cultural flash point, and cemented Abdulkareem’s reputation as one of Nigeria’s most fearless musical critics.

His latest ordeal has revived concerns about digital censorship and the shrinking space for political expression on global social-media platforms. Abdulkareem has consistently used his art as a form of activism, and the timing of the account suspensions has prompted debates about whether artists who challenge the political status quo are increasingly vulnerable online. In a country where social media often serves as one of the few accessible avenues for civic engagement and protest, the disappearance of such a prominent voice carries significant implications.

For now, neither the rapper nor his team has received an official explanation, and Meta has remained silent on the matter. It is still uncertain whether the accounts will be restored or whether additional restrictions might follow. What is clear, however, is that the incident has reignited conversations about the role of digital platforms in shaping, and sometimes silencing political dialogue in Nigeria.