The Kano State Censorship Board has announced the immediate suspension of “after-party” and “hot challenge” activities at weddings and other social events held in event centres across the state.

The Executive Secretary of the board, Abba El-Mustapha, announced the directive in a statement issued by the board’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Sulaiman, on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

According to the statement, the decision forms part of the board’s ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with regulations governing the activities of masters of ceremony (MCs) and event centres in Kano State.

“The attention of the board has been drawn to the growing trend of this activity, which is considered a Western cultural practice increasingly introduced into wedding celebrations in the state,” the statement read.

“Consequently, the board has suspended the practice in order to safeguard the cultural, moral and religious values of the people of Kano State.”

The board explained that the decision aligns with its mandate to sanitise entertainment activities and ensure public events are conducted in accordance with the state’s cultural and religious values.

It, however, noted that it welcomes responsible and positive forms of entertainment at weddings and other social gatherings, provided they promote morality, respect the culture of the people and conform to religious teachings.

The board further directed all event centres, MCs, event planners and other stakeholders involved in organising social events to fully comply with the directive, warning that anyone found violating the suspension could face legal sanctions in accordance with the laws of the state.

It also appealed to residents to support its enforcement efforts by reporting any event centre or MC found organising or promoting the suspended activities within Kano State.