Beat Tha Grind Naija: The Nigerian Beat

This blogpost by Beat Tha Grind Naija promotes music while urging new Nigerian musicians to address socio-political issues, aligning with a growing trend of protest music in Nigeria, as seen with Eedris Abdulkareem’s recent clash over his banned song "Tell Your Papa". Nigerian music’s global influence is rising, with artists like Burna Boy and WizKid filling international venues, reflecting a new generation blending traditional sounds with modern pop to challenge norms and inspire change. X- @beatthagrind Beat Tha Grind Naija’s Call for Conscious Music in Nigeria’s New Generation On April 16, 2025, at 9:05 AM UTC, Beat Tha Grind Naija (@BeatThaGrind ) dropped a post on X that caught my attention—not just for its vibrant promotional graphic but for the powerful message it carries: “The new generation musician should use their music to talk to power #overcomeyourvillains.” Accompanied by a bold image proclaiming “Promote Your Music,” this post feels like both a rallying cry a...

  This blogpost features a music video snippet by Eedris Abdulkareem titled "Mr Emi Lokan," a critique of President Bola Tinubu, using the phrase "Emi Lokan" (Yoruba for "It’s my turn"), which Tinubu popularized during his 2023 campaign to signify his entitlement to the presidency. Eedris Abdulkareem’s song addresses Nigeria’s economic hardships under Tinubu’s reforms since May 2023, which spiked living costs, with lyrics highlighting hunger and insecurity; this led to the song being banned by the Nigerian government on April 11, 2025, for its critical stance. The post by Beat Tha Grind Naija ties into a broader narrative of dissent, echoing sentiments like Shehu Sani’s 2024 statement on YouTube that a nation thrives on freedom and justice, ideals Abdulkareem’s song claims are lacking under Tinubu’s leadership. S ince the blogpost provided includes an image referencing Eedris Abdulkareem's song "Emi Lokan" (also referred to as "Mr Emi Lo...