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Published on 2025-03-04 06:44:21 - MSN
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  • The Kano State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the Kano State Censorship Board Amendment Bill 2025, granting the board broader regulatory powers over entertainment and media content in the state.

The Kano State House of Assembly in Nigeria has passed a bill aimed at regulating film production and public events to ensure they align with cultural and religious values. The new legislation, titled "A Bill for a Law to Provide for the Regulation of Film Production, Public Exhibition of Films, Stage Plays, and Other Public Entertainments in Kano State," seeks to prevent content that could be seen as offensive or contrary to local customs. This includes banning cross-dressing, the use of abusive language, and any depiction of intimate scenes. The bill also introduces a censorship board with the authority to approve or reject content before it is shown publicly. This move has sparked a debate about freedom of expression versus cultural preservation, with critics arguing it might stifle creativity and artistic freedom in the region's film industry.

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