In a move stirring online outrage, a Kano court has sentenced TikTok content creator Abubakar Usman (Kilina) to one year in a correctional facility for cross-dressing and “promoting indecency” on social media. He was also fined ₦100,000 and ordered to pay ₦30,000 compensation to the Kano State Film Censorship Board.
- TikToker Kilina sentenced to 1 year or ₦100k fine
- Found guilty of cross-dressing and vulgar content
- Ordered to compensate Kano Film Board for “wasting time”
- Court warns of harsher punishment for future offences
- Fans react online with mixed feelings: sympathy and criticism
To many Nigerians, Kilina’s sentence feels like a battle between personal freedom and societal control. While some argue for moral standards, others see the move as state-backed censorship of expression, especially targeting the youth. Is this justice or a tightening grip on self-expression?
As debates grow louder online, questions remain: Should cultural boundaries define legal punishment for content creators? Or is this a slippery slope?
