Kano Court Orders TikTok Stars Mai Wushirya and Basira Yar Guda to Marry Within 60 Days
A Magistrate Court sitting in Kano State has issued a rather unusual ruling — ordering two popular TikTok stars, Mai Wushirya and Basira Yar Guda, to formalise their relationship through marriage within 60 days.
The judgment came after their arrest by operatives of the Kano State Censorship Board, following the circulation of viral videos showing the pair engaging in what authorities termed “immoral and demeaning acts” on social media.
Why They Were Arrested
According to the Kano State Censorship Board, the duo’s videos violated Sharia-based moral and media regulations enforced in the state. The board said the clips — which featured Wushirya shirtless and displaying romantic gestures toward Yar Guda, a dwarf woman — contravened local laws prohibiting the production, sharing, or display of obscene or sexually suggestive content.
Officials of the board described the content as “contrary to public decency and religious values,” noting that it could “corrupt the minds of young people and promote moral decay.”
Court’s Verdict
The presiding magistrate, after reviewing the evidence and statements from both parties, ruled that their relationship had become public and morally questionable under the state’s moral code. To “preserve public morality and prevent further misconduct,” the court ordered that the two TikTok influencers must get married within 60 days.
The court further warned that failure to comply could result in detention or a ban from creating or uploading content online within the state’s jurisdiction.
Public Reactions
The ruling has sparked mixed reactions across social media platforms.
While some netizens commended the decision as a moral corrective measure consistent with Kano’s Islamic principles, others criticized it as an infringement on personal freedom and digital expression.
A user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote:
“This is beyond strange — forcing people to marry because of a TikTok video? That’s not justice; that’s control.”
Another commented:
“Kano is simply protecting its values. If you live here, you must respect the law and cultural ethics.”
Background on the Duo
Mai Wushirya, known for his comic skits and Hausa-language commentary, boasts thousands of followers across TikTok and Facebook. Basira Yar Guda, his frequent collaborator, gained popularity for her humorous takes on relationships and everyday street life.
The two have often been featured together, sparking speculation about their romantic involvement even before the viral videos that led to their arrest.
What Happens Next
Both influencers are currently out on bail and have reportedly agreed to comply with the court’s directive.
Their fans now await whether the union will indeed take place — or if the ruling will be challenged by human rights activists who view the order as a violation of personal liberty and artistic freedom.
