The airing of twenty-two (22) popular Hausa series films has been suspended by the Kano State Censorship Board for alleged violation of its regulatory guidelines.
In a statement by the board’s Information Officer, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, the affected film series include: Labarina, Dadin Kowa, Manyan Mata, Garwashi, Jamilun Jidda and Gidan Sarauta among others.
Justifying the move, the board said the strategic decision is to ensure strict adherence to regulations and uphold of professionalism within the Hausa film industry.
The statement said the directive was given late Sunday by the Executive Secretary of the board, Abba El-Mustapha, following a management meeting and due consultation.
Other suspended series films include Dakin Amarya, Mashahuri, Wasiyya, Tawakkaltu, Mijina, Wani Zamani,
Mallaka, Kudin Ruwa, Boka Ko Malam, Wayasan Gobe, Rana Dubu, Manyan, Mata, Fatake, Gwarwashi, Jamilun Jiddan, Shahadar Nabila, Dadin Kowa, Tabarma, Kishiyata and Rigar Aro.
It explained that the law empowered the board to censor all films intended for production, marketing, streaming, or broadcasting before they are released, and to regulate all related stakeholders both within and outside Kano State.
The statement instructed all the producers or owners of the suspended films to cease streaming or airing their content on television or the internet and to submit their productions to the board for censorship approval within one week, starting from Monday, 19th May 2025 to 25th May, 2025, to avoid legal consequences.