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Federal Ministry Of Health Warns Nigerians Against Olamide’s New Song ‘Wo!’

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7 years ago

August 20, 2017

Olamide’s new song ‘Wo!’ may be the latest Nigerian hit song. In the eyes of the Federal Ministry Of Health, it is a danger to the public.

The ministry revealed on its Twitter account 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 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

Nigerians who found their announcement unnecessary and unprofessional blasted the Ministry.