Makuochi Okafor

Makuochi Okafor, a BBC reporter based in Lagos, dives into the controversy surrounding the ban of Eedris Abdulkareem's song 'Tell Your Papa.' The track critiques President Bola Tinubu amidst Nigeria's spiraling issues like hunger and insecurity. Okafor discusses the government's media regulations and the public outcry over censorship, reflecting the discontent of a frustrated youth. The ban has inadvertently fueled activism, highlighting music's role as a powerful medium for social change in Nigeria.