Kano Censorship Board Halts 22 Hausa Film Series Over Regulatory Breaches

The Kano State Censorship Board has imposed an immediate ban on 22 Hausa-language film series, including popular titles such as “Labarina” and “Dadin Kowa,” citing allegations of non-compliance with established regulatory procedures.
This directive was issued by the Board’s Executive Secretary, Abba El-Mustapha, following a management meeting held earlier this week.
In a formal statement, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, the Board’s Information Officer, clarified that the affected productions failed to undergo the mandatory vetting process required by state law prior to their distribution or broadcast.
Sulaiman stated, “The Board has suspended 22 Hausa film series for violating our guidelines, which require that all films be submitted for censorship before public release.”
The suspended titles include “Dakin Amarya,” “Mashahuri,” “Gidan Sarauta,” “Wasiyya,” “Tawakkaltu,” “Mijina,” “Wani Zamani,” “Labarina,” “Mallaka,” “Kudin Ruwa,” “Boka Ko Malam,” “Wayasan Gobe,” “Rana Dubu,” “Manyan Mata,” “Fatake,” “Gwarwashi,” “Jamilun Jiddan,” “Shahadar Nabila,” “Dadin Kowa,” “Tabarmar,” “Kishiyata,” and “Rigar Aro.”
Sulaiman emphasized the Censorship Board’s authority to supervise all forms of visual storytelling intended for public consumption within and outside Kano State.
He added, “Producers are instructed to cease airing or streaming their content on television or online platforms, and are expected to submit their productions for censorship approval from Monday, 19th May 2025, to Sunday, 25th May 2025.”