Rooted in the traditions, values, and storytelling of the northern region, Kannywood has produced a remarkable array of male actors who have shaped and elevated the industry. These men have captivated ...

KANO, Nigeria — Hollywood and Bollywood may be the two biggest "-woods," but in northern Nigeria there is a scrappy, thriving filmmaking industry, nicknamed Kannywood. The name comes from Kano, both a ...

Other actors were also warned to follow the rules binding their participation in the Kannywood film industry else face similar consequence. According to a statement issued on Sunday, October 2, by the ...

The Hausa cinematic industry has been in existence from time immemorial. It started as stage dramas mostly performed during festivities in the 80s, but gradually metamorphosed to what is obtainable ...