Kano State Censorship Board Bans Usman Sojaboy and Two Others
Kano State Censorship Board has banned Usman Sojaboy, a Kannywood singer, and two actresses, Shamsiyya Muhammad and Hasina Suzan, from participating in all Kannywood activities in Kano.
This decision was made after a 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.
In a statement signed by Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, Information Officer of the Kano State Censorship Board, explained that Sojaboy had been warned multiple times about his immoral and vulgar content.
Abba El-Mustapha, ES of the Kano State Censorship Board, has directed the preview unit to ensure that Sojaboy and the two actresses do not participate in any Kannywood productions, all open theaters and entertainment centers should 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.
