Jun 13, 2026

Kannywood Stars Meet Yilwatda, Back Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Bid

By Afolabi Olaiya Idowu in politics

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Abuja, Nigeria—June 13, 2026—In a significant show of solidarity from Nigeria’s influential film industry, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, met with prominent Kannywood actors who publicly declared their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.

The high-profile engagement, which took place today in Abuja, saw Kannywood stakeholders express strong commitment to working towards the success of Tinubu’s second-term ambition.

The actors pledged to leverage their massive influence and fan base in northern Nigeria to mobilize support for the APC and the President.

Photographs from the event captured an enthusiastic atmosphere, with APC branding prominently displayed alongside large portraits of President Tinubu.

Professor Yilwatda, addressing the gathering, highlighted the importance of such partnerships in strengthening the party’s grassroots presence ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Kannywood, the Hausa-language film industry based in Kano, commands a vast audience across northern Nigeria and beyond.

Analysts view this endorsement as a strategic move by the APC to consolidate support in a region critical to national electoral outcomes.

The film stars’ influence extends deeply into cultural and social spheres, making their political alignment potentially impactful for voter mobilization.

This meeting forms part of ongoing efforts by the ruling party to build coalitions and secure endorsements from key stakeholders as the political landscape begins to heat up towards 2027.

It underscores the APC’s focus on cultural influencers as vital partners in its political strategy.

The development comes amid President Tinubu’s administration’s continued push for economic reforms and national development initiatives, with the party positioning itself strongly for the next electoral cycle.