Kano Board Sanctions Two Kannywood Stars Following Video Controversy

The Kano State Censorship Board has imposed a one-year suspension on Kannywood actors Amina Uba Hassan and Adam Garba over a video said to have contravened the state’s moral and censorship standards.

Under the sanction, the pair will be unable to participate in any movie production activities across Kano State during the period of the ban.

Speaking on the development, the board’s Executive Secretary, Abba El-Mustapha, explained that the decision was taken to defend cultural values and maintain the integrity of the Kannywood film industry.

The announcement was conveyed in a statement issued on Sunday by the board’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, who also advised producers, directors, filmmakers and other industry players not to engage the affected actors while the suspension remains in effect.

The board stressed that anyone who disregards the directive risks facing legal penalties, which may include litigation.

Officials noted that the disputed video reportedly sparked anger and concern across several communities in Kano State, prompting the censorship agency to intervene promptly.

The statement further emphasised that the board is empowered by law to discipline entertainers who violate the state’s censorship codes.

Stakeholders within the Hausa-language movie industry were also encouraged to conduct themselves responsibly and avoid behaviour that could undermine the sector’s reputation in the public eye.