The Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has issued a Not To Be Broadcast (NTBB) warning against “Science student”, a trending song by talented Nigerian rapper; Olamide.
The notification proscribing the song from being broadcast was sent to all Radio and Television stations across the country during the week.
The Head of Public Affairs, NBC; Hajia Maimuna Jimada on Wednesday, confirmed NBC’s stand on the song. She stated that while the regulatory body did not ban the song outrightly, it considered it unfit for broadcast.
“NBC does not ban music. Our mandate is on what goes on Radio and TV. Olamide’s Science Student has been declared ‘Unfit for broadcast,’” she said.
Jimada also hinted that the song’s subtle promotion of illegal drugs is the reason why the song is considered unfit. She issued standing warning to all broadcasting corporations within its jurisdiction.
“We have communicated all our licensees for compliance or they will face sanctions,” she said.
Olamide in the song, had metaphorically described the different ways in which drugs and illicit substances are used on the streets of Lagos. He referred to those who mix drugs and illicit substances as “Science Students”, ascribing the name to them since science students in schools do mix chemicals in the laboratory.
