Kano Bans Movies Depicting Cross-Dressing, Thuggery

In order to safeguard cultural values and prevent the promotion of criminal activities, the Kano State Film Censorship Board has issued a directive prohibiting the screening of movies that depict or endorse cross-dressing and thuggery within the state.

This announcement was made by the Executive Secretary of the board, Abba El-Mustapha, during a key meeting with management and stakeholders from Kannywood, the Hausa-language film industry.

According to Abdullahi Sulaiman, the spokesman for the board, the decision to ban such films comes from growing concerns among the public concerning the potential negative influence on young people and the erosion of traditional values.

El-Mustapha emphasized the importance of preserving customs, norms, and values, saying, “It is high time to fish out any film that may demoralize our customs, norms, and values in the name of reaching popularity, viewers, or business making.”