To ensure strict adherence to regulations and uphold professionalism within the Kannywood industry, the Kano State Censorship Board has suspended 22 Hausa film series for violating the Board’s guidelines, which require all films to be censored before public release.
The Executive Secretary of the Board, Abba El-Mustapha, issued the directive on Monday following a management meeting and due consultations.
A statement by Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, Information Officer of the Board, said the affected film series includes:
- Dakin Amarya
- Mashahuri
- Gidan Sarauta
- Wasiyya
- Tawakkaltu
- Mijina
- Wani Zamani
- Labarina
- Mallaka
- Kudin Ruwa
- Boka Ko Malam
- Wayasan Gobe
- Rana Dubu
- Manyan Mata
- Fatake
- Gwarwashi
- Jamilun Jiddan
- Shahadar Nabila
- Dadin Kowa
- Tabarmar
- Kishiyata
- Rigar Aro
According to the statement, the law empowers the Board to censor all films intended for production, marketing, streaming, or broadcasting, and regulate all related stakeholders within and outside Kano State.
“All producers or owners of the suspended films are hereby instructed to cease streaming or airing their content on television or the internet and to submit their productions to the Board for censorship approval within one week, starting from Monday, 19th May 2025 to 15th May, 2025, to avoid legal consequences,” the statement added.
The Executive Secretary of the state Censorship Board also called on all TV stations and the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to support its efforts to ensure compliance and to help advance the Kannywood industry in line with its development goals.
