Tell your papa

naijawahala November 17, 2025 2 minutes read

**“Tell Your Papa” – Eedris Abdulkareem

A Powerful Social Commentary on Nigeria’s Failed Leadership**

“Tell Your Papa” by Eedris Abdulkareem stands as another fearless statement from one of Nigeria’s most outspoken voices —

a reminder that music is not just entertainment but a weapon for truth, accountability, and social justice. In this new expression, Eedris channels the frustrations of millions of Nigerians who feel abandoned by the very leaders sworn to protect their welfare.

For decades, Nigeria has battled corruption, mismanagement, and political negligence. Instead of progress, citizens wake up every morning to rising hardship, insecurity, unemployment,

and a system that seems designed to favour only the elite. Eedris uses his voice to highlight these failures, calling out the government for the widening gap between the rich and the poor, the continuous decay of infrastructure, and the lack of sincere leadership.

“Tell Your Papa” echoes the anger of a nation that has watched leaders make promises without delivering solutions. It speaks to the millions struggling with high cost of living, unstable electricity, poor education, weakened healthcare, fuel hikes, and a general lack of opportunities. Eedris reminds the people that the government is accountable to them — not the other way around.

This write-up is not just a critique; it is a call for awareness.

A call for transparency. A call for leaders who truly care about the masses, not those who exploit national resources for personal gain.

It urges Nigerians to open their eyes, demand better governance, and refuse to accept silence in the face of injustice.

Eedris Abdulkareem has always been a voice of the streets, and with this message, he continues his legacy of speaking truth with courage. “Tell Your Papa” is not just a title —

it is a statement of power, of resistance, and of a people tired of suffering under leadership that prioritizes self-interest over national progress.