By Uzair Adam
The Kano State Censorship Board has suspended 22 Hausa film series, including Dakin Amarya, Labarina, Gwarwashi, Dadin Kowa, Gidan Sarauta, and Manyan Mata, for allegedly violating the Board’s censorship regulations.
The suspension was announced by the Executive Secretary of the Board, Abba El-Mustapha, following a management meeting and internal consultations.
According to a statement issued by the Board’s Information Officer, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, the action is part of a strategic effort to ensure that all films are subjected to censorship before public release, in line with existing laws.
The Board warned all producers and owners of the affected series to halt further streaming or broadcasting of the content via television or online platforms.
It directed them to submit their films for censorship approval within one week, starting from Monday, May 19, 2025, or risk facing legal consequences.
Sulaiman further called on television stations and the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to support the Board’s enforcement efforts and help safeguard the integrity of the local film industry.
According to Sulaiman, the affected film series include:
1. Dakin Amarya
2. Mashahuri
3. Gidan Sarauta
4. Wasiyya
5. Tawakkaltu
6. Mijina
7. Wani Zamani
8. Labarina
9. Mallaka
10. Kudin Ruwa
11. Boka Ko Malam
12. Wayasan Gobe
13. Rana Dubu
14. Manyan Mata
15. Fatake
16. Gwarwashi
17. Jamilun Jiddan
18. Shahadar Nabila
19. Dadin Kowa
20. Tabarmar
21. Kishiyata
22. Rigar Aro