The Kano State Censorship Board has suspended two Kannywood actors, Amina Uba Hassan and Adam Garba, for one year over their appearance in a video described by the agency as contrary to the moral and cultural values of the state.
In a statement issued on Sunday, spokesperson Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman said the suspension followed the circulation of a controversial video that sparked public criticism across Kano State.
According to the statement, the two actors have been barred from participating in any film-related activities within Kano State throughout the suspension period.
“The board has the legal authority to suspend any Kannywood practitioner from operating in Kano, and violation of this directive could attract severe penalties under the law,” the statement said.
Chairman of the board, Abba El-Mustapha, urged members of the Kannywood industry to avoid actions capable of damaging their reputation or undermining the integrity of the film industry.
He also called on producers and directors in the industry to comply fully with the suspension order, warning that any attempt to disregard the directive would amount to a direct violation of the board’s regulations.
