Kannywood, the Hausa-language film industry based mainly in Northern Nigeria, has grown into one of the most influential ...

Who are the most powerful men in Kannywood? From Ali Nuhu’s star power to rising talents, these actors define Hausa cinema’s golden era. Rooted in the traditions, values, and storytelling of the ...

Long overshadowed by south Nigeria's Nollywood, filmmakers in the north of Africa's cinema powerhouse are pushing boundaries in search of international eyeballs -- all while navigating the ...

Kamilu Ibrahim is an artist, a script writer, a director and a producer known in the Kannywood as Dan Hausa. In this interview with Weekend Trust, the producer talks about his mission in the industry ...

The Kano State Censorship Board has placed an immediate ban on 22 Hausa-language film series, including well-known favourites like Labarina and Dadin Kowa, over allegations of bypassing established ...

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 ...

Long overshadowed by south Nigeria's Nollywood, filmmakers in the north of Africa's cinema powerhouse are pushing boundaries in search of international eyeballs -- all while navigating the ...

President Bola Tinubu and Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf have mourned the death of Kannywood actress, Saratu Gidado. The thespian, popularly called Daso, died on Tuesday in Kano. In a statement by his ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Long overshadowed by south Nigeria's Nollywood, filmmakers in the north of Africa's cinema powerhouse are pushing boundaries in ...

Young creatives -- influenced not just by their peers in the wealthier Christian south of the country, but even as far as India -- are hoping to expand the audience beyond Nigeria's borders for the ...