Ihuoma Okorie

A chilling incident in Kano sparks questions about the emotional cost of parasocial connections, as TikTok continues to shape teenage identities and influence mental health.

At just 24, Lermyn climbs Kano’s charts with two Afro-melody hits, signaling a cultural wave from Northern Nigeria’s youth-led music scene.

The recent shutdown of entertainment centres in Kano State reveals how the enforcement of religious morality is testing Nigeria’s constitutional promises of freedom, equality, and lawful business.

Hausa music navigates faith and tradition, evolving while facing criticism—balancing cultural roots with modern innovation in northern Nigeria.

Black Sheep Motion Pictures is redefining filmmaking in Kano, merging bold storytelling with festival-driven ambition to elevate northern cinema.

‘The Cut Across,’ performed in rural Kaduna, uses theatre to spark vital conversations on early marriage, family planning, and menstrual health.

Kannywood’s evolution from Islamic narratives to rival Nollywood showcases Hausa cinema’s resilience and cultural significance.

Theater in Northern Nigeria faces deep-seated resistance due to religious and cultural beliefs, impacting acceptance and gender roles.