Nigerian Govt. Scraps Plan to Build a Massive Film Village After Muslims Clerics Complain

Date: 25-07-2016 4:11 pm (7 years ago) | Author: Bayo Nelson
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The Nigerian government has cancelled its plan to build a massive film village in Kano, following social media outcry and opposition from Muslim clerics. More than three billion naira was budgeted for the project as part of the government's efforts to improve the Hausa language film industry known as Kannywood, BBC is reporting. 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 told local media that the president has listened to the people's concerns.


Posted: at 25-07-2016 04:11 PM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- dickieponga at 25-07-2016 04:25 PM (7 years ago)
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The president has not listened to naijapals concern and we need the film village becos it will cater for all hausa, yoruba, igbo and all other indegenes who want to make films.
The clerics can go to hell who cares about dere views..
Posted: at 25-07-2016 04:25 PM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- Toks-E at 25-07-2016 04:27 PM (7 years ago)
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Since the man of change came into power, only the advice from "muslim" people make sense to him

Posted: at 25-07-2016 04:27 PM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- OLUCHI5 at 25-07-2016 04:38 PM (7 years ago)
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hmmm.
Posted: at 25-07-2016 04:38 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- warribimboye at 25-07-2016 04:54 PM (7 years ago)
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Better oooo, stop the suicide jungle
Posted: at 25-07-2016 04:54 PM (7 years ago) | Upcoming
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- winace at 25-07-2016 05:04 PM (7 years ago)
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Hahahaha una never hala. Dis is jt d begining of change.
Posted: at 25-07-2016 05:04 PM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- EDDYPRINCE at 25-07-2016 05:21 PM (7 years ago)
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ABOKI VILLAGE HMMMMMMMMM
Posted: at 25-07-2016 05:21 PM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- CHRISETTE at 25-07-2016 05:35 PM (7 years ago)
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That is why they find themself in this their present situation
Posted: at 25-07-2016 05:35 PM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- kp45 at 25-07-2016 05:36 PM (7 years ago)
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Good it didn't affect Hollywood film village since this government don't want to promote anything.
Posted: at 25-07-2016 05:36 PM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- kison at 25-07-2016 06:03 PM (7 years ago)
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WHETHER HE DOES IT RIGHT OR WRONG, SOME IDIOT'S WILL STILL BLAME BUHARI FOR THIS, IT'S A MUST...SMH...Y'ALL BETTER BE CAREFULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL..................Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin
Posted: at 25-07-2016 06:03 PM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- zezprincess at 25-07-2016 06:07 PM (7 years ago)
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Hmmmm,change my foot!
Posted: at 25-07-2016 06:07 PM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- Bebold at 25-07-2016 06:35 PM (7 years ago)
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Every time excuse
Posted: at 25-07-2016 06:35 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- kima77same at 25-07-2016 06:38 PM (7 years ago)
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Noted
Posted: at 25-07-2016 06:38 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Amibomatc at 25-07-2016 07:11 PM (7 years ago)
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First. It has to be Hausa film. Second. It has to be muslim clerics advise before it should be listen to. ONE NEGEREA! (Nigeria).
Posted: at 25-07-2016 07:11 PM (7 years ago) | Upcoming
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- GermoDon at 25-07-2016 07:20 PM (7 years ago)
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ok
Posted: at 25-07-2016 07:20 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- zoe61 at 25-07-2016 08:30 PM (7 years ago)
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the president and the Muslim clerice are all fanatics
Posted: at 25-07-2016 08:30 PM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- dnhovercraft at 25-07-2016 09:09 PM (7 years ago)
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Who go chop the 3Billion Naira now?
Posted: at 25-07-2016 09:09 PM (7 years ago) | Upcoming
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- osarobo62 at 25-07-2016 09:33 PM (7 years ago)
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which kin yeye home video wey dem dey call movie. Please use the money for more urgent and important needs.
Posted: at 25-07-2016 09:33 PM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- morgan1 at 25-07-2016 11:20 PM (7 years ago)
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 Roll Eyes
Posted: at 25-07-2016 11:20 PM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- mjyabah2 at 26-07-2016 11:11 AM (7 years ago)
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Kannywood for Hausa, Igbowood for Igbo and Yorubawood for Yoruba. Yest we answer one Nigeria. But what was the reason for choosing Kano, is it a central location? If Kano refused locating the industry in Kano, why not locate it somewhere else? It can still cater for the target demography no matter the location.   
Posted: at 26-07-2016 11:11 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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