Famous actor Adam A. Zango recently had a conversation with BBC Hausa reporter Safiya Maishanu on the program “Modern Perspective,” where they discussed various aspects of his life and the film industry.
During the interview, Zango made a statement that 80 percent of women working in Kannywood films do so against their parent’s wishes, suggesting that these women are more influential than their parents.
This comment caught people’s attention because Zango is a prominent figure in Kannywood.
However, his remarks have raised eyebrows within the industry.
He referenced his past interactions with Nazir dan Hajiya, who also expressed confusion over where Kannywood actresses obtain their financial support.
In response to Zango’s comments, actress and producer Hannatu Bashir created a video on her TikTok page to address the issue.
“After greeting the religion of Islam, I have a comment to make.
Every day during interviews, we often face misunderstandings about our words, and we need to be fair to one another,” she said.
Bashir continued, “If we say something that offends or saddens everyone, we should reconsider our words.
I heard someone say that Kannywood women are stronger than their parents, implying that their parents are not good enough for them.
This is a miscommunication. I am not stronger than my parents, who still guide me in my decisions.
No woman who has entered Kannywood did so against her parents’ wishes; happiness in this industry does not come from rebellion.
When one claims that a woman left her home for the film industry, it suggests that filmmaking is not a valid profession.
If it’s considered not a profession, why would anyone pursue it?
We need to be fair to one another.
Women in our industry are often hurt by such statements.
We should be mindful of our words, as they influence how the world perceives us.
If someone comments that a daughter should follow her parent’s wishes and then criticizes her for entering the film industry, does that mean filmmaking is not a valid profession?
This is the misunderstanding that persists, and those making such claims may not be fit to work in this industry,” she concluded.
