NBC bans Shakiti Bobo, Fans mi, other songs

 The Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation, the
government parastatal responsible for regulating the
broadcast industry here has placed the NTBB label on
at least 18 popular songs.
Established on August 24, 1992, the NBC derives its
powers from Act 38 of 1992 and Act 55 of 1999 as
amended. 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.
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.
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. They will also remain on
cable platforms like Hip TV, MTV Base and Soundcity.
NBC memos to the station heads say the labelling
reflects how the commission’s officers categorise the
music. Free-to-air channels are not allowed to
broadcast music containing vulgar lyrics, obscene
scenes and. violence 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.