NBC Bans Olamide’s ‘Science Student’

There has been a lot controversy surrounding Olamide’s new song, Science Student, since its release. Most people have condemned the song for promoting drug abuse.

The singer, Olamide, has however maintained the contrary. According to him, the song is aimed at fighting drug abuse as opposed to encouraging it.

In spite of that, The Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has slammed a Not-To-Be-Broadcast (NTTB) warning on the song.

The warning was served to all radio and television stations last week. Confirming the news, NBC’s Head of Public Affairs Hajia Maimuna Jihada told Tribune that the song was not out-rightly banned but prohibited from being played on local stations for public consumption.

She said:

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 further went on to mention that the song’s subtle promotion of illegal drugs was the main reason for declaring it unlawful as she issued a stern warning to all broadcasting houses;  We have communicated all our licensees for compliance or they will face sanctions