Court orders arrest of popular Nigerian singer

On Monday, Justice Aisha Mahmud of Kano’s High Court ordered the arrest of Ado Gwanja, a well-known Kannywood actor and singer.

The court prohibited Mr Gwanja from playing at weddings and events while the police investigated complaints made against him by the Kano State Council of Teachers.

The instructors sued Mr Gwanja for using inappropriate language in his compositions, particularly a song called “War,” which they said contained filthy obscenities.

Teachers and some citizens criticized the song for potentially badly effecting the upbringing of the region’s young people

The song ‘WAR’, as carefully analysed was observed that it contains some hurtful slang that includes abuse that cannot be accepted by most Northern parents, especially in Kano.

The slang words include “Ubanka zanci” which means “l will mess with your father” and many others

Justice Mahmoud prohibited Gwanja from singing at festivals or posting his music online. She stated that anyone who violates the court order will also be arrested.

In 2023, a Kano court had similarly summoned Gwanja and other musicians after residents accused them of producing content deemed harmful to children.

Recently, TikTok star Murja Ibrahim Kunya was arrested and prosecuted for allegedly promoting immorality. After a brief prison escape, Kunya underwent mental evaluation and monitoring by the Hisba Commission.

Another TikTok personality, Ramlat Mohammed, was imprisoned for proclaiming herself a prostitute online