Olamide Baddo's Song "Wo!" Promotes Smoking - Ministry Of Health

Olamide Baddo’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:

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Health Ministry NGR
✔@Fmohnigeria

The public is informed of the dangerous public health content & violation of Tobacco Ctrl Act 2015 in “Wo” by @olamide_YBNL#ClearTheAir

4:33 PM – Aug 18, 2017

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18 Aug

Health Ministry NGR
✔@Fmohnigeria

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

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Health Ministry NGR
✔@Fmohnigeria

The content & video contains scenes that violates the ban on Tobacco Advertising, Promotion & Sponsorship provision of the act #ClearTheAir

4:36 PM – Aug 18, 2017

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18 Aug

Health Ministry NGR
✔@Fmohnigeria

Replying to @Fmohnigeria @olamide_YBNL

The content & video contains scenes that violates the ban on Tobacco Advertising, Promotion & Sponsorship provision of the act #ClearTheAir

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Health Ministry NGR
✔@Fmohnigeria

The video promoting a dangerous habit encourages second-hand smoking. The risks include cancers, respiratory & cardiovascular diseases

4:42 PM – Aug 18, 2017

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Nigerians who are obviously unhappy about the ministry’s position made their thoughts known.
See their comments below: