Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Kanye West barred from entering Australia over song glorifying Hitler

West, a multiple Grammy award winner, identifies as a Nazi and often makes anti-semitism comments.

• July 2, 2025
Kanye West
Kanye West

Australian authorities have blocked American rapper Kanye West from entering Australia over his song glorifying brutal Nazi leader, Adolf Hitler.

Tony Burke, Australia’s home affairs minister, in an interview with Australian Broadcasting Corporation, disclosed that his department has revoked West’s valid visa for his song “Heil Hitler” released in early May.

“If you’re going to have a song and promote that sort of Nazism, we don’t need that in Australia,” said Mr Burke said, refering to West’s song promoting Mr Hitler.

He added, “West has been coming to Australia for a long time… and he’s made a lot of offensive comments. But my officials looked at it again once he released the Heil Hitler song, and he no longer has a valid visa in Australia.”

“Heil Hitler,” the title of West’s controversial song released in May, is a salute for the Nazi leader, the mastermind of Holocaust that saw millions of jews killed.

Married to Australian designer Bianca Censori, West, a multiple Grammy award winner, identifies as a Nazi and often makes anti-semitism comments.

Though condemned by many, “Heil Hitler” has continued to rake in millions on streaming platforms, Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

NUP logo

States

Kano govt raises monthly pension payment from N5,000 to N20,000 ‎

Mr Jibrin appealed to the state government to sustain regular payment of pensions.

National Orientation Agency (NOA)

States

NOA decries political violence, intensifies voter education ahead of 2027 elections

Ms Bello-Maikudi said voter education had become a major focus of the agency’s activities as the 2027 elections approach.

Bicycle riders in Kano State

States

Bicycles thrive in Kano amid modern means of transportation

Beyond transportation, health-conscious residents also use bicycles for exercise.

Raheem Sterling

World

Ex-Arsenal player Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving, hearing fixed for September 15

The 31-year-old who currently plays for Dutch side, Feyenoord, scored 20 goals in 82 appearances for England.

ISIS leader, Sanaullah Ghafari

Heading 1

U.S. offers $8 million for information on ISIS-K leader Ghafari

The U.S. Department of Justice announced reward for anyone with information on Mr Ghafari’s whereabouts in a statement on Tuesday.