The social media accounts of Nigerian musician and activist Eedris Abdulkareem were suspended by Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram.
The sudden action came less than a week after the rapper released his new political single titled Open Letter to Donald Trump.
The suspension quickly sparked public debate, especially among fans who questioned the timing.
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Sources confirmed that Abdulkareem’s accounts were flagged and taken down without prior warning.
His team reportedly lost full access to both platforms. The action left many followers confused, particularly because the musician had been actively promoting his new song across social media.
The track Open Letter to Donald Trump was released on November 29, 2025, under his record label, Lakreem Entertainment. It was first posted on TikTok before spreading to other platforms.
In the song, Abdulkareem addressed the President of the United States, Donald Trump, urging him to intervene in Nigeria’s worsening security situation.
He used the track as both a plea and a form of protest, hoping to draw global attention to the country’s deepening crises.
Throughout the song, he accused Nigerian politicians of enriching themselves while ordinary citizens faced violence, kidnappings, terrorism, and poor governance.
He described leaders as “criminals of all shades and hues,” a phrase that echoed his long-standing criticism of the country’s ruling class. At one point in the track, he sang “dem dey fear Donald Trump,” suggesting that Nigerian leaders were more afraid of foreign pressure than the suffering of their own citizens.
The release of the song generated quick reactions online. Supporters praised Abdulkareem for speaking boldly, while others criticised the move, saying it invited unnecessary foreign involvement.
However, the sudden suspension of his Facebook and Instagram accounts shifted the conversation. Many online users speculated that the content of the song may have played a role.
Meta did not immediately issue a statement on the reason for the suspension, adding to the uncertainty.
For Abdulkareem, using music to challenge authority was not new. His career had been marked by outspoken tracks that criticised government policies and powerful political figures.
In April 2025, he released Tell Your Papa, a song in which he addressed Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu. In the track, Abdulkareem asked Seyi to remind his father of the hardships Nigerians faced daily.
The bold message sparked controversy. Shortly after its release, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) banned the song, claiming it violated the Nigerian Broadcasting Code.
The ban brought back memories of Abdulkareem’s earlier clashes with authorities. One of the most notable incidents happened in 2004 when former President Olusegun Obasanjo banned his hit song Jaga Jaga.
Despite the ban, the track became an underground anthem that many Nigerians embraced as an honest expression of national frustration.
Over time, the song re-emerged as one of the most iconic protest tracks in the country’s music history.
As of the time of reporting, Abdulkareem had not publicly commented on the suspension. His management also remained silent, leaving fans waiting for an official explanation.
The incident added a new chapter to Abdulkareem’s long history of activism through music.
Whether the suspension was temporary or permanent remained unclear, but the controversy ensured that his new song received even more attention than before.
