Kano: Govt revokes licences of all Kannywood actors, Directors, others

The Kano State Videos and Film Censorship Board has announced the cancellation of all Kannywood practitioners licenses in the State, in what it said is a bid to rebrand and promote the Hausa film industry. The announcement was made on Friday by the censorship board, which serves as the regulatory body for the Hausa film industry. Confirming the cancellation, the newly appointed Director of the Board, Abba Al-Mustapha, stated that the move was necessary for the Board to be able to put the system on track with the industrys rebranding…

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Kannywood actress, Sadiyya Haruna, sentenced to 6 months in prison

A Magistrates court, sitting at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano, has sentenced Kannywood actress, Sadiyyah Haruna, to six months in prison without an option of a fine. She was charged to court for defaming her ex-boyfriend and singer, Isa A. Isa. In a viral video, Sadiyyah was seen calling Isa a homosexual, bastard, and an unrepentant womaniser. She claimed the actor demanded anal sex from her and she shared videos of him all over social media as she continued with the accusations.

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Rahama Sadau shares family pictures from brothers wedding

Popular Kannywood actress, Rahama Sadau, has shared family pictures taken at her brother, Haruna Sadaus wedding over the weekend. The 27-year-old shared the pictures on Instagram on Monday. She said it was an amazing weekend for her brother and family. According to her location, the wedding was held in Kaduna. Woah! Well, ITS A WRAP ALHAMDULILLAH!!!! It has been an amazing weekend for my brother and our family in general. We thank everyone that made the whole process fun and successful, she wrote. The Arewa actress had also shared a…

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Racy photos: Actress Rahama Sadau to appear before Shari’a court in Kaduna

After sharing racy photos on social media, embattled actress, Rahama Sadau will be appearing in a sharia court in Kaduna over allegations of blasphemy levelled against her. According to a press release issued by Lawal Muhammad Gusau, on behalf of the Concerned and Peace Loving Muslim Ummah, listed some conditions that must be met before she defends herself.  It was earlier reported that Rahama Sadau is allegedly under police investigation after the racy photos she shared triggered blasphemous comments. It was gathered that the investigation is linked to the blasphemous comment on…

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