Kannywood

English

Etymology

Blend of Kano +‎ Hollywood

Proper noun

Kannywood

1. (informal) The Nigerian film industry using the Hausa language and based in Kano.
   • 2023, Stephen Buoro, The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa, Bloomsbury Circus, page 238:

     Slim must have thought I’d be cool with the comparison to the most famous Kannywood actor.

See also

• Nollywood