TikTok Skit Maker Remanded in Kano for Defamation, Public Nuisance

A Shariah court in the Filin Hockey area of the Kano metropolis has ordered the remand of TikTok skit maker, Murja Kunya, following her Thursday arraignment on charges of defamation of character, vulgarity, public nuisance, and breach of public peace. The skit maker was accused by fellow TikTokers Aisha Najamu and Idris Maiwushirya of defaming their character.

According to the Daily Post, the charges against Murja stem from a complaint filed by Najamu and Maiwushirya, who accused the skit maker of damaging their reputation through her TikTok skits. After all the charges were read to Murja by the prosecuting counsel, Lamido Sorondinki, she pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Murja’s lawyer, Yasir Musa, then moved an application for her bail, but the application was opposed by the prosecution counsel. The Judge, Abdullahi Halliru, ordered that the accused person be remanded in prison custody and subsequently adjourned the case till February 16 for ruling on the bail application.

TikTok has become a popular platform for short-form videos, allowing users to showcase their creative talents and engage with others through humor, music, and dance. However, it has also become a source of controversy, with many calling for stricter regulation of the platform’s due to concerns over inappropriate material and potential harm to young people.

In light of this, the case against Murja raises questions about the limits of free speech and the responsibility of creators on social media platforms. It remains to be seen what the outcome of the case will be and what implications it may have for the TikTok community in Nigeria and beyond.

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