The Kano State Censorship Board has announced the immediate suspension of activities popularly known as “after-party” and “hot challenge” at wedding ceremonies and other social events held in event centres across the state.
The announcement was made by the board’s Executive Secretary, Abba El-Mustapha, in a statement issued on Saturday through the board’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Sulaiman.
According to the statement, the decision forms part of the board’s ongoing efforts to enforce regulations governing the activities of masters of ceremony (MCs), event centres and other stakeholders involved in organising social gatherings in Kano State.
“The attention of the board has been drawn to the growing trend of this activity, which is considered a Western cultural practice increasingly introduced into wedding celebrations in the state.
“Consequently, the board has suspended the practice in order to safeguard the cultural, moral and religious values of the people of Kano State,” the statement read.
The board explained that the directive aligns with its mandate to sanitise entertainment activities and ensure public events are conducted in accordance with the state’s cultural and religious values.
It stressed that while entertainment remains an important part of weddings and other celebrations, such activities must be carried out responsibly and within acceptable moral and ethical standards.
The statement noted that the board supports positive and responsible forms of entertainment that promote morality, respect local culture and conform to religious teachings.
As part of the directive, all event centres, masters of ceremony, event planners and other stakeholders involved in organising social events have been instructed to comply fully with the suspension.
The board warned that any individual or organisation found violating the directive could face appropriate legal sanctions in accordance with the laws regulating entertainment activities in Kano State.
It also urged residents to support the enforcement of the directive by reporting any event centre or MC found organising or promoting the suspended activities.
According to the board, such reports should be made promptly and must relate to incidents occurring within Kano State.
