Nigerian Court Orders TikTokers to Marry After Viral Kiss Video | Firstpost Africa

October 22, 2025, 8:58 PM ISTFirstpost Africa by Alyson le Grange

A Nigerian court has ordered two TikTok stars, Idris Ashiru Mai Wushirya and Basira Yar Guda, to marry within 60 days after their viral videos showing public affection were deemed “immoral” by the Kano State Film Censorship Board. The Kano Hisbah Board, the region’s Islamic police, has begun wedding preparations — including contacting families, verifying backgrounds, and conducting health checks. The ruling has stirred debate across Nigeria, with the Bar Association calling it unconstitutional. The case highlights the tension between social media expression and religious conservatism in northern Nigeria’s Kano, where digital fame often collides with Sharia law.

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