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.
"The public is informed of the dangerous
public health content & violation of
Tobacco Ctrl Act 2015 in "Wo" by
@olamide_YBNL
#ClearTheAir
Health Ministry NGR
@Fmohnigeria"
Checkout more of their Tweets below:
Nigerians who are obviously unhappy
about the ministry’s position made their
thoughts known.
