“You Must Marry Within 60 Days!” – Kano Court Orders Content Creators to Wed After Fake Viral Video

“You Must Marry Within 60 Days!” – Kano Court Orders Content Creators to Wed After Fake Viral Video.

In a ruling that has set social media ablaze, a Kano State court has delivered a verdict against two local content creators, ordering them to turn their fictional skit into a real-life marriage within the next 30 days.

The trouble for the duo began when photos and videos from their seemingly joyous “wedding” went viral across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. The content, which featured the pair in full traditional marriage attire, sparked a wave of celebration online. Many netizens, genuinely moved, flooded the comment sections with congratulatory messages, believing they were witnessing a real-life love story.

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However, the celebration was short-lived. It soon emerged that the entire event was a carefully orchestrated skit, designed solely to generate views and engagement. The revelation left many fans feeling deeply disappointed and deceived.

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“This is a new law,” commented one social media user on the video. “They played with our emotions just for clout. It’s not right.”

The court, presiding over the case which was reportedly brought forward following public outcry, took a drastic step. The judge ruled that the pair had deliberately misled the public for content and ordered them to solemnize their union legally within one month. The court further instructed the Kano State Censors Board to ensure the marriage is conducted within the stipulated time.

The unprecedented judgment has divided public opinion. A section of the public has hailed the court’s decision as a fitting punishment for what they see as a growing trend of deceptive and sometimes problematic content creation.

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“Na wetin they find be that,” argued Facebook user Sadiq Bello. “If you play with fire, you go get burn. The court has done well to teach them and others a lesson. This thing called ‘content’ is getting out of hand.”

However, the ruling has also sparked a significant backlash, particularly from fellow content creators and civil liberty advocates. They argue that while the skit may have been deceptive, the court’s remedy is a severe overreach that violates fundamental rights.

“This is ridiculous! What happened to freedom of association?” asked popular content creator. “Yes, their prank was wrong, but to force them to marry? Is the court now a matchmaker? The government should focus on the real issues like poverty and hardship that push many of us into content creation, not this kind of distraction.”

Another critic pointed out the potential legal and ethical nightmare, questioning the foundation of a marriage built on a court order rather than mutual consent.

As the 30-day clock ticks, all eyes are on Kano. Will the creators comply with the order, turning their viral skit into a lifelong commitment? Or will they appeal the decision?

What do you think? Was the Kano court’s ruling a masterstroke for public morality or a dangerous precedent? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.