Olamide latest song “Wo!!” is gradually becoming the new national anthem on the street with his fans loving the song and enjoying massive airplay across the airwaves. But even with the popularity of the song the Federal Ministry of Health have an issue with the song which they have come out openly to warn Nigeria’s against.
The ministry revealed on its Twitter account that Wo which featured a line were Olamide mentions cigarettes that seems to contravenes Nigeria’s laws on Tobacco advertising, promotion & sponsorship.
According to them, the video promotes a dangerous habit that encourages second-hand smoking.The risks from this include cancers, respiratory & cardiovascular diseases.
Their announcement on Twitter reads:
The public is informed of the dangerous public health content & violation of ?? Tobacco Ctrl Act 2015 in “Wo” by @olamide_YBNL #ClearTheAir
The content & video contains scenes that violates the ban on Tobacco Advertising, Promotion & Sponsorship provision of the act #ClearTheAir
The video promoting a dangerous habit encourages second-hand smoking. The risks include cancers, respiratory & cardiovascular diseases
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