Ministry Of Health Declare Olamide’s Hit Song ‘Wo’ Public Harzard
Follow @eventlabgh < The Federal Ministry of health has declared popular rapper Olamide’s hit song ‘WO’ a violation of Nigeria’s...
It was made known through their official twitter handle, and according to them:
“The public is informed of the dangerous public health content & violation of ?? Tobacco Control 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.”
According to the 2015 Tobacco Control Act, it is prohibited to promote or advertise tobacco or tobacco products except between a manufacturer, retailer and consenting persons above 18 years of age.
“No person shall promote or advertise tobacco or tobacco products in any form,” it reads.
“No person shall engage or participate in any tobacco advertising, promotion or sponsorship as a media or event organizer, celebrity or other participant.”
Their tweets:
The public is informed of the dangerous public health content & violation of ?? Tobacco Ctrl Act 2015 in “Wo” by @olamide_YBNL #ClearTheAir pic.twitter.com/oVlUI976yJ
— Health Ministry NGR (@Fmohnigeria) August 18, 2017
The content & video contains scenes that violates the ban on Tobacco Advertising, Promotion & Sponsorship provision of the act #ClearTheAir
— Health Ministry NGR (@Fmohnigeria) August 18, 2017
