Govt suspends popular Hausa series, others over censorship violations

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The Kano State Censorship Board has placed a ban on 22 Hausa-language drama series, including popular titles such as Labarina and Dadin Kowa, citing breaches of state censorship regulations.

This immediate suspension was made public by the Board’s Executive Secretary, Abba El-Mustapha, following a recent management meeting.

According to Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, the Board’s Information Officer, the affected productions were either released or broadcast without completing the official screening and approval process required by law.

“The Board has suspended 22 Hausa film series for violating our guidelines, which require that all films be submitted for censorship before public release,” Sulaiman said in a statement.

The series named in the suspension 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.

The Board reiterated that it is legally mandated to oversee and regulate all audiovisual content meant for production, distribution, online streaming, or television broadcast within or originating from Kano State.

“The law empowers the Board to censor all films intended for production, marketing, streaming, or broadcasting, and to regulate all relevant stakeholders within and outside Kano State,” Sulaiman explained.

Producers of the affected series have been given a one-week deadline to submit their works to the board for proper review and approval.

“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,” he added.

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He also issued a warning that any refusal to adhere to the directive within the specified timeframe could result in legal action.

The Censorship Board urged the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC), broadcasters, and digital streaming services to cooperate with its regulatory efforts by ensuring that only properly vetted and authorized content is made available to viewers.

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