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Kannywood will hijack Nigerian entertainment industry – Sheshe

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By Khalid Ibrahim, Kano

Kannywood film making industry has strived to survive the operational challenges for over two decades, the industry has been facing business metamorphic challenges that entail a transitional process from the traditional film production to what is presently in vogue known as TV series production.

Hausa film industry plays a great role in developing the cultural heritage of the Hausa community especially in terms of socio-economic life of the people as well as entertaining/educating audiences within and outside the community. For long, many challenges were confronting the industry.

According to one of the finest Kannywood producers Mustapha Ahmad popularly known as Alhaji Sheshe, in recent times film production requires a lot of money, though it differs from story to story adding that some stories require a larger sum, while some require less to implement.

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He added that, before their arrival in the industry as producers, the industry is lacking producers of good stories that will make a huge investment in producing such good stories. Sheshe revealed that, though the industry lacks sponsors and government’s support, producers in the industry have tried to produce great stories.

The producer of films like Taqaddama, Rumana, Ta faru ta Kare, Matata ce sheda, Hikima among several others stated that, even though the industry has been battling against piracy for a very long time now, it is apparent that, the piracy operators are winning the battle and perhaps the reason why the industry is presently changing direction towards another different dimension. It is clear that the producers have resorted to cinema since 2017 to prevent the piracy issue as well as for them to remain in business.

Sheshe who is also the Chief executive Officer of Sheshe movies and J.S Inuwa investment was born and raised in Kano and he has made a huge investment in the Hausa movie industry.

He stresses that repositioning Kannywood means strengthening efforts that is aimed at increasing the standard of the Kannywood industry that would contribute to sustainable national development adding that with present challenges in the Hausa movie industry, he believes that there is a need for stakeholders to critically look into the proceedings as well as key-in into the various opportunities the present trend of a shift from home videos to TV series offers to the industry.

The young producer revealed that the Hausa film industry looking at the trend that necessitated its establishment has indeed shown signs that sooner or later the industry will hijack the Nigerian entertainment industry. He sighted an example of how the industry has successfully gone through a series of transitional phrases to arrive where it is today.

“Indeed things have been difficult for the industry in recent times, but that is another Phase that Kannywood will surely overcome as well as emerged out of it stronger than it went. To us in the industry, this is a positive sign that Kannywood will soon hijack the entertainment industry in Nigeria. No doubt we have come up of age and the best is indeed going to be Kannywood’s portion,” said Sheshe.

He added that the Hausa film industry is an indispensable tool for the achievement of sustainable development in any nation. Hausa film industry is the right type of industry in which the government should invest more and it would yield dividend because of the skilled manpower it would produce for the nation and also attract investors within and outside the country, it would also solve the unemployment problem among the youth

 

 

 

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Gov. Yusuf accuses opposition parties of fueling political crisis in Kano metropolis

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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has accused actors in the opposition parties of fueling civic unrest and political instability in Kano.

Governor Yusuf pointed the accusing fingers while briefing journalists during the State Executive Council Meeting Wednesday, vowed to deploy drastic measures necessary to nip the resurgence of thuggery in the bud.

The Governor’s reaction follows the recent bloody crisis between some suspected political thugs who unleashed terror on another gang of politicians.

In a statement by Spokesperson of the Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, Governor Yusuf revealed that intelligence brief abreast with after the state security council held Tuesday clearly exposed the atrocities of those sponsoring unrest in Kano.

According to the statement, the Governor posited the elements in the opposition, who are not comfortable with the steady development, peace and stability in the state, embedded to provoke needless crisis.

Gov. Yusuf however reassured determination of his administration to confront the challenges with equal force, insisted government would not henceforth, tolerate attempt by any elements to frustrate the enduring peace and tranquility in the state.

In the release, Governor Yusuf assured the resolution of the government to work with all the security agencies in the state to checkmate the excesses of the criminal minded elements being sponsored to cause problem.

Governor Yusuf will soon reopen the state own Reformatory Centre, at Kiru local government area as part of measures to rehabilitate and control drug abuse in the state.

During the Wednesday council meeting, the Governor also brief plans to inaugurate the newly constituted 46 of Shura Consultative Council compose of renowned Islamic Scholars, members of the academia, and other stakeholders.

To check unemployment, the Governor is determined to roll massive youth empowerment initiatives in the coming year to ensure that a significant per cent of the youth become self’relient.

 

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President Tinubu Arrives In Lagos Ahead Of Christmas Holiday

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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos from Abuja ahead of the Christmas celebrations.

The President was received at the airport by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with other state officials.

He is expected to proceed to his private residence in the state.

His arrival follows the presentation of the 2025 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday.

He described it as the “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity.” The proposal, he explained, is aimed at stabilizing the economy, fostering an equitable business environment, and promoting inclusive growth.

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Kano Approves 1st Term Vacation Date

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Kano State Government has approved Friday 20th and Saturday 21st Dec. 2024 as the date for the commencement of 1st term vacation to all Day and Boarding Public/Private Primary and Post Primary Schools in the state.

Therefore, Parents/ Guardians of Pupils and Students in the Boarding schools are to convey their wards home by the early hours of Saturday 21st Dec. 2024.

A statement by the Director Public Enlightenment of the State Ministry of Education Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru explained that Boarding Schools Pupils and Students are to resume back to their respective Schools on Sunday 5th January 2025 while the Day Students are to resume on Monday 6th January 2025.

The statement however quoted the Commissioner of the Ministry Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda urging Parents/Guardians of Pupils and Students of the schools to ensure total compliance with resumption dates.

The statement further warned that appropriate Disciplinary Action would be taken against defaulting Students

It appreciated the cooperation and support given to the ministry and wished the Students and Pupils successful and hitch free holiday.

 

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