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Watch The ‘Scandalous’ Music Video That Got Rahama Sadau Banned From Kannywood

Kannywood, as the movie industry in nothern Nigeria is called, meted out a disciplinary measure against one of its female members Rahama Sadau by banning her from appearing in any…

Ali Nuhu, his son, Ibrahim Daddy, more win as Kannywood shines at City People Awards

Aminu Momo won the best actor award while Ali Nuhu won the face of Kannywood Award 2017 and his son, Ahmed Ali Nuhu, won the best child actor award.

Cinema Review: ‘Hakkunde’ doesn’t entertain much, but this isn’t what it aims to do

That the 'Hakkunde' story is deep goes without saying. It follows a rather predictable and basic path, but it is an angle rarely explored.

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Kannywood fans opt for Bollywood films instead of ‘travelling’ to watch Hausa films in cinemas

Kannywood film fans have switched to getting Bollywood and Nollywood films ever since producers preferred screening their movies at cinemas before getting them to the market.

‘Ireke Onibudo’, ‘Half Of A Yellow Sun’, ‘Things Fall Apart’ – See this comprehensive list of Nollywood book-to-screen film adaptations

The concept of film adaptation is not alien to Hollywood and Bollywood; in fact both film industries have long embraced the lucrative concept.

Nollywood-Kannywood: Misplacing priorities, title chasers and under achievers

The best filmmakers and achievers in Nollywood and Kannywood are those who are busy making movies and making waves in local and international competitions.

Ali Nuhu, Rahama Sadau and other Kannywood producers to release six films during Sallah festivities

Rahama Sadau, who was expelled from the industry is set to release her movie, 'Rariya'. The movie is set to hit the cinemas on June 26, 2017.

Fans appeal to Kannywood body to recall banned actress, Rahama Sadau

Worried about her absence from the Kannywood scene, fans of actress Rahama Sadau are pleading for her to be pardoned by the film body there.

Banned Hausa actress honours Akon’s invite, attends movie premiere in Los Angeles

Having arrived Los Angeles a few days ago, Rahama has met with Akon and they both attended the world premiere of the movie, 'Road to Redemption'.

Akon lends support to Hausa actress banned for hugging a man in music video

American-born singer and entrepreneur, Akon has lent his support for banned Kannywood actress, Rahama by inviting her for a film set in Los Angeles, California.

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Watch The ‘Scandalous’ Music Video That Got Rahama Sadau Banned From Kannywood

Ali Nuhu, his son, Ibrahim Daddy, more win as Kannywood shines at City People Awards

Cinema Review: ‘Hakkunde’ doesn’t entertain much, but this isn’t what it aims to do

Kannywood fans opt for Bollywood films instead of ‘travelling’ to watch Hausa films in cinemas

‘Ireke Onibudo’, ‘Half Of A Yellow Sun’, ‘Things Fall Apart’ – See this comprehensive list of Nollywood book-to-screen film adaptations

Nollywood-Kannywood: Misplacing priorities, title chasers and under achievers

Ali Nuhu, Rahama Sadau and other Kannywood producers to release six films during Sallah festivities

Fans appeal to Kannywood body to recall banned actress, Rahama Sadau

Banned Hausa actress honours Akon’s invite, attends movie premiere in Los Angeles

Akon lends support to Hausa actress banned for hugging a man in music video

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