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President Muhamamdu Buhari-led federal government has cancelled its plan to build a massive film village in the northern state of Kano, following social media outcry and opposition from Muslim clerics.
Accodiing to BBC, more than three billion naira ($10m; £7.6m) was budgeted for the project as part of the government's efforts to improve the Hausa language film industry known as Kannywood.
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The government argued the village would create thousands of job opportunities and promote cultural activities.
But Muslims clerics argued it would promote immorality and people on social media also called on the government to stop the plan.
An aide to President Muhammadu Buhari said that the president has listened to the people's concerns.
Accodiing to BBC, more than three billion naira ($10m; £7.6m) was budgeted for the project as part of the government's efforts to improve the Hausa language film industry known as Kannywood.
Photo credit: BBC
The government argued the village would create thousands of job opportunities and promote cultural activities.
But Muslims clerics argued it would promote immorality and people on social media also called on the government to stop the plan.
An aide to President Muhammadu Buhari said that the president has listened to the people's concerns.
