National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has placed labelled ‘Not To Be Broadcast’ (NTBB) on some songs considered ‘obscene video, drug trafficking, vulgar lyrics, violence”
This means that the songs including: include Wizkid‘s In My Bed, Fans Mi by Davido (featuring American rapper Meek Mill), Olamide‘s Shakiti Bobo and Iyanya‘s collaboration with Don Jazzy, Gift have been banned on Nigerian broadcasting stations.
The NCC is exercising the powers it derives from Act 38 of 1992 and Act 55 of 1999 as amended.
Other songs banned are Tony Montana by Naeto C featuring D’banj, Oyari (Dr Sid and Tiwa Savage), Gbese (Lil Kesh), Ibadi (May D), Tesojue (Reminisce), Yayo (Phyno), Lomo (Jhybo) and Pre‘s The Girl.
NBC also banned 3 foreign songs: Nicki Minaj‘s Anaconda, Post to be by Omarion featuring Chris Brown and Jhene Aiko and Ace Hood’s collaboration with Rick Ross titled Bugatti.
Most of the banned songs are already big hits, and will continue to get played in night clubs, and on websites across the world.
NBC Bans Shakiti Bobo, Other Songs for Obscenity
Comms Week19 Aug 20150 Comments
National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has placed labelled ‘Not To Be Broadcast’ (NTBB) on some songs considered ‘obscene video, drug trafficking, vulgar lyrics, violence” This means that the songs…
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