The Kano State Film Censorship Board has issued a directive prohibiting screening movies depicting or endorsing cross-dressing and thuggery within the state.
The executive secretary of the board, Abba El-Mustapha, announced during a significant meeting with management and stakeholders from Kannywood, the Hausa-language film industry. The decision to ban such films comes in response to growing concerns among the public regarding their potential negative influence on young people and the erosion of traditional values.
According to Abdullahi Sulaiman, the spokesman for the board, this directive emphasizes the importance of preserving customs, norms, and values.
El-Mustapha stated, “It is high time to fish out any film that may demoralize our customs, norms, and values to reach popularity, viewers, or business making.”