By Anas Abbas
A Kano Islamic scholar, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, stated that Hausa films can be important in shaping society.
He stated this at a symposium on Hausa film, culture, religion, among others, which was held via Zoom on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
It was attended by other academic scholars and notable figures.
During the event, Sheikh Daurawa was quoted as saying, “We cannot stop Hausa film in our society; rather, we should use it to bring positive change , especially in our politics, economy, and even social lives.”
He encouraged the academics to use the medium to promote positive change, saying, “let the academic intellectuals bring film stories that will sharpen and change people’s behaviour.”
Sheikh Daurawa also announced that Hisbah will venture into film production, focusing on stories that align with Islamic Shari’ah.
This move aims to promote values and principles that align with Islamic teachings.
The symposium participants engaged in lively discussions on the potential of Hausa films to influence culture, religion, and societal values.
The symposium featured a diverse range of speakers, including Professor Abdallah Uba Adamu from the faculty of communication at Bayero University, Kano; Prof. Aliyu Muhammad Bunza from the department of Nigerian languages at Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto; Dr. Hadiza Salihu Koko from Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, and Prof. Ibrahim Mulumfashi from the Department of Nigerian Languages at Kaduna State University, Kaduna.
The event tried to potray the need for responsible content creation and the importance of leveraging media for positive impact.
Sheikh Daurawa’s call to action and Hisbah’s entry into film production are expected to spark a new wave of creative and values-driven content in the Hausa film industry.