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flag Nigeria’s Kannywood films expand nationally and internationally despite censorship, funding issues, and piracy.

flag Nigeria’s Kannywood film industry, based in Kano and producing about 200 films monthly, is expanding beyond its regional roots despite religious restrictions, limited funding, and censorship. flag Filmmakers are using English and Arabic subtitles to reach wider audiences and tackling social issues like forced marriage, inspired by Bollywood’s storytelling. flag New platforms like Arewaflix aim to boost visibility, but piracy, economic hardship, and low investment remain major challenges.

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