Nigerian rapper and activist Eedris Abdulkareem says his Facebook and Instagram accounts were suddenly taken offline just days after he released his new politically charged track, Open Letter to Donald Trump.
Abdulkareem, known for his outspoken criticism of government failures, revealed on Sunday that he has been locked out of both platforms since the song’s debut, adding that the accounts have become completely inaccessible. There was no immediate confirmation from Meta on whether the pages were suspended, removed or disabled, and the artist said he received no prior warning.
Released in November 2025 under Lakreem Entertainment, Open Letter to Donald Trump uses the framing of a message to the US president to spotlight Nigeria’s deepening challenges—from corruption and insecurity to worsening economic hardship.
The rapper accuses political leaders of living in comfort while citizens struggle, highlighting rising kidnappings, violence and the sense of fear gripping many Nigerian communities.
His approach mirrors the confrontational style that made earlier hits like Jaga Jaga hugely influential—and controversial. The 2004 track was banned by President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration, and in April 2025 the National Broadcasting Commission barred radio and TV stations from playing Abdulkareem’s later single, Tell Your Papa, over alleged violations of broadcast rules.
With his latest work again targeting those in authority, Abdulkareem said he believes drawing international attention—by invoking Donald Trump—is essential to making the world pay attention to the daily struggles of ordinary Nigeria.
