Kano State Censorship Board has banned Usman Sojaboy, a Kannywood singer, and two actresses, Shamsiyya Muhammad and Hasina Suzan, from participating in all activities of the Hausa film industry in the state.
The board, In a statement signed by its spokesman, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman in Kano on Monday said the decision was made following a viral video where they allegedly committed immoral acts.
Sulaiman said the acts contravenes religion, culture, norms and values of the state.
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According to him, the board had acted on several complaints from the members of the public that an action should be taken against the artists.
This decision was made after a viral video surfaced portraying immorality that contradicts Kano’s religion, culture, norms, and values. The board received numerous complaints from the public and Kano members of the ulama.
The statement explained that Sojaboy had been warned multiple times about his immoral and vulgar content.
He said the Executive Secretary of the board, Abba El-Mustapha, had directed the preview unit to ensure that Sojaboy and the two actresses do not participate in any Kannywood productions.
He also directed all open theaters and entertainment centers to take note.
“Kano State Censorship Board is empowered by law to regulate all forms of expression, ensuring they align with the state’s religion, culture, norms, and values.
“This decision is part of the board’s ongoing efforts to maintain moral standards in the Kannywood film industry.
“Members of public and the Kannywood Film industry should note that our board will not tolerate any form of immorality in kano from whosoever and as from today Sojaboy and his associates are no longer members of the industry,” the statement added.
