Kano censorship board suspends 22 Hausa movies for violating regulatory guidelines

The Kano State Censorship Board has suspended 22 popular Hausa film series for violating regulatory guidelines requiring prior approval before distribution or broadcast.

The Executive Secretary of the Board, Abba El-Mustapha, announced the suspension following a management meeting and internal deliberations.

The affected series include widely followed series such as Labarina, Dadin Kowa, Dakin Amarya, Gidan Sarauta, and Manyan Mata.

The Board’s Information Officer, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, confirmed the full list of suspended series as Dakin Amarya, Mashahuri, Gidan Sarauta, Wasiyya, Tawakkaltu, Mijina, Wani Zamani, Labarina, Mallaka, Kudin Ruwa, Boka Ko Malam, Wayasan Gobe, Rana Dubu, Manyan Mata, Fatake, Garwashi, Jamilun Jiddan, Shahadar Nabila, Dadin Kowa, Tabarmar Kishiyata, and Rigar Aro.

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The Board stressed the importance of adhering to established censorship laws, which govern the production, marketing, streaming, and broadcast of media content in the state. It warned that non-compliance may lead to legal consequences.

Producers of the affected series have been ordered to cease all forms of distribution – both online and offline – and submit their content for censorship review.

A one-week deadline, from Monday, May 19, to Monday, May 26, 2025, has been given for compliance. (The Board acknowledged an earlier typo listing May 15 as the deadline.)

The Board also urged television stations and the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to support the enforcement process, as part of ongoing efforts to uphold industry standards and foster responsible content production in the Kannywood film sector.

LUKMAN ABDULMALIK

The Star