By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
The Kano State Censorship Board has revoked the licenses of eight open theaters for repeatedly violating operational guidelines.
The Board’s Executive Secretary, Alh. Abba El-Mustapha, announced the decision after a management meeting, citing failure to comply with regulations.
The affected theaters include:
1. Hamdala Entertainment (Ungoggo)
2. Lady J. Entertainment (Sanya Olu)
3. Dan Hausa Entertainment (Sanya Olu)
4. Ni’ima Entertainment (Zungeru)
5. Ariya Entertainment (Abedi Sabon Gari)
6. Babbangida Entertainment (Balatus)
7. Harsashi Entertainment (Ebedi Sabon Gari)
8. Wazobiya Entertainment (Sanya Olu)
Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, the Board’s Information Officer, stated that the action reaffirms the government’s commitment to enforcing entertainment laws.
The Board, mandated to regulate open theaters, has previously suspended defaulters to ensure industry compliance. Authorities warned that further violations would attract stricter penalties.