Olamide’s song Wo may be the latest Nigerian hit song but in the eyes of the federal government and ministry of health, it is a danger to the public.
Taking to its Twitter account, the ministry revealed that Wo which featured a line were Olamide mentions cigarettes 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 Tweets Below:
The public is informed of the dangerous public health content & violation ofTobacco Ctrl Act 2015 in "Wo" by @olamide_YBNL#ClearTheAir
The public is informed of the dangerous public health content & violation of
The content & video contains scenes that violates the ban on Tobacco Advertising, Promotion & Sponsorship provision of the act #ClearTheAir
The content & video contains scenes that violates the ban on Tobacco Advertising, Promotion & Sponsorship provision of the act #ClearTheAir
Nigerians who are obviously unhappy about the ministry’s position made their thoughts known.
See their comments below:
Olamide’s Song Wo Promotes Smoking- Ministry Of Health
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