Nigeria Kano Bans Cross-Dressing Films: Some Nigerians Praise the Move, Others Call for Focus on Hunger and Governance

The Kano State Government has instituted a ban on all movies and cinematic productions promoting thuggery and cross-dressing within the state. The announcement conveyed through a press statement from the State’s Censorship Board, comes in response to mounting complaints from residents concerning content deemed contradictory to cultural values.

The board emphasized the imperative of halting films that undermine the moral fabric of Kano's populace, emphasizing the need to preserve customs, norms, and values. This move highlights the intersection between cultural preservation efforts and evolving societal attitudes, particularly regarding issues of morality and expression.

Meanwhile, amidst calls for the arrest of prominent cross-dresser Bobrisky, the Nigerian Police Force clarified that cross-dressing itself is not legally punishable in Nigeria, although same-sex relationships remain prohibited by law.

This decision adds to the ongoing discourse surrounding cultural preservation, individual freedoms, and legal boundaries within Nigerian society.