Kano Bans Religious Debates Among Praise Singers of Prophet Muhammad
- The Kano State Films and Video Censorship Board (KSCB) has banned all forms of religious debates in the state
- The board announced the prohibition of public debates among the praise singers of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the state
- The executive secretary of the board, Abba El-Mustapha, shared more details about the latest development
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Kano state - The Kano State Films and Video Censorship Board (KSCB) has summoned two prominent artists, Usman Mai Dubun Isa and Shehi Mai Tajul-Izzi, barely 24 hours after a heated public debate surfaced online.
The board also banned all forms of public debates among the praise singers of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the state.
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The KSCB invited Mai Dubun Isa and Shehi, alongside organisers of the controversial debate, to report to the board within 24 hours.
The board described the heated public debate held on Monday, September 15, 2025, as a violation of its operational guidelines.
As reported by Daily Trust, the board’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, September 16, 2027.
The executive secretary of the Board, Abba El-Mustapha, emphasised that any form of religious debate in the state is now prohibited unless officially approved by the board.
He explained that the move is aimed at promoting peace, order and legal compliance among entertainers and religious performers in the state.
El-Mustapha ordered all those summoned to appear before the committee to answer questions regarding the incident.
The board also warned that organising religious debates without the agency's approval constitutes a breach of the law and could attract severe penalties for the offenders.
KSCB also reaffirmed its commitment to regulating the activities of entertainers across the 44 local government areas of the state.
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Recall that the Kano Censorship Board arrested tricycle operators using posters and stickers it deems indecent or offensive to public morals.
While the board defended its action as necessary to uphold cultural and religious values, some operators argued the move was harsh and lacked clear guidelines.
The Tricycle Operators Association expressed support for sanitising the sector but criticised the board for not officially informing them about the clampdown.
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The decision was made in response to several complaints from the general public and concerned residents in Kano about her exposing clothes and provocative films.
A statement released by the Information Officer of the Kano State Censorship Board went viral online alongside some of her clips.
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