The Kano State Film and Video Censorship Board has revoked the operational licences of eight entertainment centres across the state, citing persistent violations of cultural, religious, and regulatory standards.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Board's Executive Secretary, Abba El-Mustapha, described the closures as part of ongoing efforts to sanitise the entertainment sector and enforce compliance with societal values in Kano.
"This action reflects our commitment to ensuring that Kano's entertainment industry operates within the boundaries of our laws and moral standards," El-Mustapha stated. "The banned centres have repeatedly flouted the board's guidelines, and their operations are no longer permissible."
The affected entertainment centres include Hamdala Entertainment in Ungoggo; Lady J Entertainment, Dan Hausa Entertainment, and Wazobiya Entertainment in Sanya Olu; Ni'ima Entertainment in Zungeru; Ariya Entertainment in Abedi Sabon Gari; Babbangida Entertainment in Balatus; and Harsashi Entertainment in Ebedi Sabon Gari.
According to the Executive Secretary, these venues were sanctioned for hosting late-night events, displaying vulgar content, and operating without necessary regulatory approvals.
El-Mustapha issued a stern warning that attempts to rebrand or resume operations under new names would attract prosecution.
"Our monitoring teams are vigilant. Any individual or group caught attempting to bypass this ban will be arrested and prosecuted," he emphasized.
The board's action underscores the government's determination to uphold cultural and moral standards in Kano's entertainment industry, ensuring that businesses operate within established regulatory frameworks.
