Controversy as Kano Court Orders TikTok Star to Wed Dwarf Content Creator

Last updated: October 21, 2025 4:43 am

By Kehinde

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Controversy as Kano Court Orders TikTok Star to Wed Dwarf Content Creator
The court’s decision has drawn mixed reactions from the public
Basira Yar Guda, who is living with dwarfism, reportedly confirmed before the court that she was willing to marry Mai Wushirya

The Magistrate Court 3 in Kano State has directed the state Hisbah Board to arrange the marriage of popular TikTok content creator Ashir Mai Wushirya and his frequent co-star, Basira Yar Guda, within 60 days.

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the order followed their arrest and prosecution by the Kano State Film and Video Censorship Board on allegations of immorality after the duo staged a series of playful wedding skits that went viral on social media.

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According to a report by Freedom Radio, Magistrate Halima Wali, who presided over the case, instructed the Hisbah Board to formalize the marriage between the two content creators.

During the hearing, Basira Yar Guda, who is living with dwarfism, reportedly confirmed before the court that she was willing to marry Mai Wushirya.

Controversy as Kano Court Orders TikTok Star to Wed Dwarf Content Creator

Reacting to the ruling, Abba El Mustapha, Executive Secretary of the Kano State Film and Video Censorship Board, urged the public to offer financial support toward the couple’s forthcoming wedding preparations.

The court’s decision has drawn mixed reactions from the public, with some questioning whether the order was appropriate, given reports suggesting that Mai Wushirya had used Yar Guda’s image and personality primarily to attract engagement on social media.