The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), banned Olamide’s hit song Don’t Stop
The director of the Commission Lagos Zone, disclosed that it was banned due to the use of vulgar languages
On Tuesday, March 15, Olamide turned 27-years and was widely celebrated by friends, colleagues and fans
On Friday, March 11, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), banned one of Olamide’s hit songs, Don’t Stop, as the director of the commission Lagos Zone, Bunmi Cole claimed that the song contains some observed lyrics which led to the ban.
The NBC has passed a circular to all broadcasting stations in the country not to air the song. According to the circulation sent to all stations by Bunmi Cole, it says: “NOT TO BE BROADCAST MUSICAL: The Commission has observed the lyrics of a musical titled ‘Don’t Stop’ by Olamide. The musical, replete with vulgar lyrics, contravenes section 3.6.1 of Nigeria Broadcasting Code which states: Obscene, indecent, vulgar language, lewd and profane expression, presentation or representation is Not allowed.”
It further read that: “Expressions like ‘Wa gba Ponron’ I just want to hit you now, now ‘je kin wo be, it took your mama 9 months to make it’ etc are unacceptable in context. You are by this letter requested to place ‘Don’t Stop’, by Olamide on NTBB list. Awaiting strict compliance please”
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