VDM’s Song ‘Ole’ Removed from Streaming Platforms After Court Order

One moment it was the anthem blasting from speakers across campuses and street corners, the next it was gone without a trace. VDM’s controversial hit ‘Ole’ — loved by fans for its raw honesty and unfiltered jabs — has been yanked off streaming platforms after a sudden court order. The move, which shocked fans who woke up searching for the track, has quickly become the talk of Nigeria’s music scene. Why was the song pulled? Who ordered it down? And what does this mean for freedom of expression in the industry? According to reports, the takedown stems from allegations that ‘Ole’ contained defamatory lines aimed at high-profile figures. The court’s order instructed all major platforms to remove the track immediately, effectively silencing one of the year’s loudest underground hits. For many listeners, the decision feels like censorship at its peak. “They don’t like music that speaks the truth,” one fan ranted on Twitter. Others, however, insist that freedom of expression doesn’t excuse defamation, and that even artists must face consequences for their words. VDM himself has remained tight-lipped, though sources close to him suggest he may be preparing a legal counterattack. If true, the saga could drag on in court while fans remain stuck in the middle — unable to stream the track that once fueled their playlists. Still, the bigger question hangs in the air: was ‘Ole’ silenced because it was too raw, or because it hit too close to home? For now, the song that sparked street chants has become a symbol of the tension between art, politics, and power in Nigeria. And whether or not it ever returns to streaming platforms, its disappearance has already made history.