EXCLUSIVE (NIGERIA): Nigerian Music Industry Shocked As NBC Bans 15 Songs From Their Own Local Artists!

The Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation, government parastatal responsible for regulating the broadcast industry in Nigeria has placed the NTBB label on at least 18 popular songs!

According to information gathered, banned songs 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.

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Most of the banned songs are already big hits, and will continue to get played in night clubs, and on websites across the world. They will also remain on cable platforms like Hip TV, MTV Base and Soundcity. Other International songs on the list include, 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.

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''Free-to-air channels are not allowed to broadcast music containing vulgar lyrics, obscene scenes and violence'' stated NBC. One particular instance, according to insiders, is Davido's Fans Mi which the NBC believes is promoting ostentatious lifestyle, drug trafficking and indecent exposure. The Nigerian Drug law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) had also expressed concerns about the video.

Others 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.

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