The Kano State Censorship Board has suspended two Kannywood actors following their appearance in a video said to contain material considered contrary to moral values and public decency in the state.
The board revealed this in a statement released on Sunday, explaining that the move was part of measures aimed at encouraging discipline, preserving good values, and ensuring adherence to regulations guiding film production in Kano State.
The statement, signed by Abdullahi Sulaiman on behalf of the board’s Executive Secretary, Abba El-Mustapha, named the affected actors as Amina Uba Hassan and Adam Garba.
According to the statement, the actors were suspended after featuring in a video that sparked controversy among residents of Kano State over alleged indecent scenes.
“The two actors were suspended after appearing in a video that generated controversy among residents of Kano State over alleged indecent content,” the statement said.
The board stated that the suspension prevents the actors from taking part in any film-related activities within Kano State for one year.
“The suspension bars the actors from participating in any film-related activities in Kano State for one year,” it added.
The board also explained that the law establishing the agency grants it authority to suspend any Kannywood practitioner found breaching its regulations.
It warned that failure to comply with the directive could result in tougher penalties under the law.
“The law establishing the board empowers it to suspend any Kannywood practitioner found violating its regulations, while defiance of the directive could attract stricter sanctions,” the statement noted.
Speaking on the development, El-Mustapha advised Kannywood practitioners to refrain from actions capable of damaging their reputation or bringing discredit to the film industry.
“Kannywood practitioners should avoid actions capable of tarnishing their image or bringing disrepute to the industry,” he said.
He further urged producers and directors in the Kannywood industry to strictly obey the suspension order.
“Disregarding the suspension order will amount to a direct violation of the board’s regulations,” El-Mustapha added.
