Song review: Eedris Abdul Kareem Letter to President Tinubu "Mr Emi Lokan" . Analyzing the song's lyrics and message
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...