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A High Court in Kano, headed by Justice Aisha Mahmud, on Monday, ordered the arrest of famous Kannywood actor and singer, Ado Gwanja.
The court banned Mr. Gwanja from performing at weddings and shows until the police investigated allegations against him by the Kano State Council of Teachers.
The matter was instituted by a private legal practitioner, Barrister Badamasi Gandu, on behalf of Kano Ulamas Forum.
The popular musician, Ado Gwanja and six others were dragged before the Upper Sharia Court, seeking leave of the court to arrest and investigate the activities of the defendants because “most of the things they did were against the moral teachings of Islam and cultural values of Kano State”.
The teachers sued Mr Gwanja for using inappropriate language in his songs, particularly in a song titled “Warr”, which they claimed contained vulgar words.
In 2023, a Kano court had similarly summoned Gwanja and other musicians after residents accused them of producing content deemed harmful to children.
Recently, TikTok star Murja Ibrahim Kunya was arrested and prosecuted for allegedly promoting immorality. After a brief prison escape, Kunya underwent mental evaluation and monitoring by the Hisba Commission.
Another TikTok personality, Ramlat Mohammed, was imprisoned for proclaiming herself a prostitute online.